Conclusion: Collagen synthesis rates were elevated with 15 g/day COL but did not have a significant impact on MPS when compared to isonitrogenous higher quality protein sources. Exact mechanisms for these adaptations are unclear, with future research using larger sample sizes, elite athletes, female participants and more precise outcome measures such as muscle biopsies and magnetic imagery.
PubMed 34491424 ↗Gelatin
People mainly take Gelatin for skin & hair, recovery. Based on 14 first-hand reports and 116 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #291 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 88% are positive.
What Gelatin does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
1 more with fewer than 3 reports
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Crystalloids were less efficient than colloids at stabilizing resuscitation endpoints; guidance on when to switch is urgently required.
PubMed 30540968 ↗Conclusion: Balanced solutions (BS) are the preferred resuscitation fluids for septic shock. High molecular weight hydroxyethyl starch (H-HES) is associated with increased risks of mortality, acute kidney injury (AKI), and renal replacement therapy (RRT), as well as prolonged hospital stays, and its use is advised against. Gelatin is associated with poorer outcomes in terms of mortality, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and length of hospital stay.
PubMed 40600034 ↗Conclusion: Our network meta-analysis found that balanced crystalloids and albumin decreased mortality more than L-HES and saline in sepsis patients; however, saline or L-HES was better than iso-oncotic albumin or balanced crystalloids in traumatic brain injury patients.
PubMed 33317590 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“I just buy gelatin in bulk. Way cheaper, but same aminos. I eat it 1 hour before some workouts and especially physical therapy”
“I buy grass-fed gelatin powder and make gummies with it”
“Vitamin C–enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen sure synthesis”
“I'm already taking gelatin daily for my knees.”
“gelatin (5-10g)...provides nutrients for bone healing/remodeling, collagen”
Top discussions (5)
- Collagen has better human RCT evidence than most supplements so why does it still get written off as 'just protein'? ↗
- Collagen questions ↗
- Essential Amino Acids Supplement Necessary and what would you recommend? ↗
- Don't bother with expansive collagen supplements. Make jello using gelatin from the baking aisle of your local supermarket! ↗
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