The pain you feel in your back, neck, legs, and joints often appears as a result of a stressful lifestyle, too little movement, and of course bad posture.
Most people try to ignore the pain and just move on with their busy day. Here is a simple recipe that many people use to support their joints.
Required Ingredients
- Cold water;
- 150 grams of edible gelatin (enough for one month).
Preparation and Use
Add 5 grams of gelatin to 1/4 cup of cold water, stir it, and let it sit overnight. Don’t keep it in the refrigerator, since it will turn into jelly. You can add juice, yogurt, or honey to taste.
Drink this mixture on an empty stomach for 30 consecutive days. Some people report feeling a difference after the first week, but results vary from person to person.
If you like, you can repeat the routine, but make sure you take a 6-month break in between.
How Can Gelatin Help?
If you wonder how this mixture may help, the answer is in the amino acids that gelatin contains.
The body uses them as building blocks for bone, cartilage, collagen, and tendon tissue.
Some studies suggest that gelatin and collagen may support joint comfort and ligament strength. It is not a treatment for conditions such as osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, so talk to your doctor if your pain is strong or lasts a long time.
If you wonder why the 6-month break is recommended, learn more about the side effects below.
Side Effects of Gelatin Supplements
- Upset stomach;
- Burping;
- Allergic reactions;
- Bloating.
The safety of gelatin supplements in high doses is not exactly known, although gelatin is considered safe when consumed in foods, as stated by the FDA. Some experts believe there is a potential risk of getting sick from gelatin contaminated with an animal disease, but so far no such case has been reported.
It is unknown whether these supplements are safe for breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women, and children. If you are on any medication and plan to take gelatin supplements, inform your doctor so that they can check for possible interactions with your regular medication, or for any side effects.
The Food and Drug Administration regulates dietary supplements as foods, not as medications. That is why supplement manufacturers are not required to prove the effectiveness or safety of their products, unlike the producers of medications.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to your doctor about any health concern.