All that wiggles may not be Jell-O, but it may be medicine
for your joints. Gelatin has been found by many to be
helpful in decreasing the symptoms of arthritis, increasing
mobility and decreasing pain and stiffness. Plain gelatin
is most commonly sold in small envelopes as Knox Gelatine,
but Knox also sells this product in larger containers as
Nutra Joint. This form is intended to be used in hot or
cold beverages daily in a 10 gram dose. The plain gelatin
can also be mixed in hot beverages quite easily. One packet
is the usual dose.
So why would gelatin have anything to do with the joints?
As it turns out, gelatin is very similar in structure as
the collagen type 2 that makes up the connective tissues of
the body including cartilage. Cartilage is like Teflon, a
slippery surface to allow joints to easily slide against
each other. In arthritis, the cartilage becomes roughened
and less slippery which causes restricted movement.
The theory with using gelatin for arthritis is that this
precursor to cartilage helps the body to repair damage and
also keeps damage from occurring in the first place. It's
like supplying building materials to a construction site to
make new material, in this case new, smoother cartilage.
Gelatin is made from the connective tissues of cows and
other meat animals so it is not surprising that it could be
a useful nutrient.
One objection to gelatin is that it does come from animal
sources and may be unacceptable to those who are either
vegetarians or who avoid certain animals for religious
reasons. There is some evidence that fruit pectin may also
be helpful in arthritis and this is acceptable to those who
would object to the animal byproduct. It is commonly sold
to make jams and jellies, with Certo being the most common
brand. Knox Gelatine is made from animal sources.
Gelatin is what is called a hydrosylate, which means that
it is protein that has been broken down into simpler
molecules that should be easier for the body to assimilate.
A person could simply eat a gelatin dessert every day of
they like them, but would need to consume about half a box.
Fortunately, sugar free versions are available, but using
powdered form is more practical and preferable to many
people.
Many individuals do report significant results from Knox
Gelatine use for arthritis and even the Arthritis
Foundation website mentions effectiveness when combined
with calcitonin and mentions German clinical studies that
found positive results. However, the AF website also
mentions a trial that saw no difference in using gelatin
and in using a placebo.
Gelatin is a safe product on the whole and few negative
side effects are reported. Some few people report stomach
upset but this is fairly rare. The main caution is to avoid
gelatin or other collagen that comes from an animal a
person is allergic to and to use an alternate form.
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Learn more about Rheumatoid Arthritis:
http://arthritiscures.us/rheumatoid-arthritis/rheumatoid-art
hritis.htm
Learn more about Psoriatic Arthritis:
http://arthritiscures.us/psoriatic-arthritis/psoriatic-arthr
itis.htm
Learn more about Natural Arthritis Pain Relief:
http://arthritiscures.us/natural-arthritis-pain-relief/natur
al-arthritis-pain-relief.htm
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