Have you ever wondered what miraculous products are right in your kitchen?
Often, when talking about miraculous food, people associate it with something special or even expensive. But this is not always the case. Sometimes we overlook some products that were always at hand, but never received their due attention.
Take gelatin as an example. What do you know about this product besides the fact that it is used to prepare marshmallows, soufflé, mousse, jelly or marmalade?
What exactly is gelatin?
At first glance, gelatin is just a powder (crystals or sheets) with no taste or smell. But if we were not limited to its appearance, we would find that the composition of gelatin is quite interesting. Let's see what we find inside this product:
- Collagen – the main component of gelatin, a protein that helps tissues return to their original shape immediately after contraction, ensures optimal functionality of the whole body, especially bones, joints and skin;
- Vitamin PP (niacin or nicotinic acid), which improves metabolic processes, the activity of the brain, the muscular and nervous systems;
- Glycine, an extremely important amino acid for the maintenance of human life;
- Protein amino acids – hydroxyproline and proline, which have a beneficial effect on the condition of bones and joints (10 g of the product per day significantly improves joint mobility), nails, skin and hair;
- Minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus and iron.
- Starch, fat, proteins etc.
Collagen … The real meaning of this word, as well as the importance of this protein, we understand as we get older. Whether it's wrinkles or the elasticity of skin, bones or joints, collagen seems to be the secret of life without aging.
Is gelatin a miracle product that can keep us in shape for as long as possible? If things were that simple… But still, this product definitely has a lot of benefits for our body. These are some of them:
- It is beneficial for the digestive system, helping to treat its disorders and improving its function.
- It is an excellent source of protein in the diet. For bodybuilders, it is a cheap alternative to nutritional supplements.
- Regular use of this substance strengthens the hair, stops hair loss, makes it thicker and shinier.
- Nourishes the skin and works better than most anti-aging creams.
- Daily intake of gelatin visibly strengthens the nails.
- Improves bone and joint health and relieves pain associated with arthritis. The use of gelatin powder (10 grams per day) significantly improves joint mobility.
- Consuming gelatin helps in weight loss as it suppresses hunger and prevents overeating.
- The introduction of gelatin in the menu will improve metabolic processes, the activity of the muscular and nervous system and the brain.
Every time I share with you the benefits of a certain product in my articles, I mention that any ingredient, no matter how wonderful, needs to be consumed with care. No one knows better than you, or your doctor, what health problems you have or what dietary restrictions you should follow.
The use of gelatin is no exception.
Thus, this product is recommended to be used with caution by people with cardiovascular diseases and those prone to metabolic disorders.
At the same time, excessive use of gelatin increases blood clotting, which is contraindicated in atherosclerosis and a tendency to thrombophlebitis.
My general recommendation is moderate consumption.