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Two of the trendiest objects within the Paleo, AIP (Autoimmune Protocol), and pure meals worlds are gelatin and collagen. These widespread staples line the cabinets of grocery and well being meals shops alike, and you’ll find them in numerous recipes (together with some in The Autoimmune Answer Cookbook!).
And for good motive! They’re each filled with amino acids that present tons of well being advantages.1 Our ancestors received loads of these key amino acids by consuming the connective tissues, tendons, and different odds and ends of animals. Nevertheless, we principally missing these meals in our trendy diets. That is why including gelatin and collagen into our meals and drinks is so useful. It’s additionally why we’re seeing so many new gelatin and collagen merchandise in the marketplace.
I’m usually requested, “Does your gut know the difference?” and “Are they used the same way?”
These are two nice questions. They’re really utilized in very alternative ways. (Trace: All of you dessert and baked items lovers are going to essentially love gelatin!)
First, let me clarify why they’re so useful to your well being. Then I’ll sort out the variations and present you ways you should utilize them.
(I additionally went reside on my Fb web page to do a cooking demonstration in addition to clarify the variations between gelatin and collagen you could watch right here:)
How are Gelatin & Collagen Totally different?
On the subject of the well being advantages of gelatin and collagen, they’re really similar. That’s as a result of gelatin is the cooked type of collagen. the cooking provides it a really completely different texture and is what provides them completely different makes use of. Extra on that beneath.
Collagen is an important and ample structural protein in your physique. Consider collagen because the ‘glue’ that holds your physique collectively. Your pores and skin, intestine barrier, bones, connective tissue, cartilage, and joints all rely upon ample collagen to be wholesome, robust and versatile. You even have extra collagen in your physique than every other sort of protein.2 Gram for gram it’s stronger than metal!
Beginning at about age 35, your collagen manufacturing naturally begins to gradual. By age 40, collagen begins to deplete sooner than your physique can reproduce it. By age 60, over ½ of your physique’s collagen has been depleted.3 In addition to growing old, different components impression collagen ranges, together with genetics, smoking, air pollution, extreme solar publicity, and dietary deficiencies.
Well being Advantages of Gelatin & Collagen
The explanation I like collagen and gelatin is that they assist restore a leaky intestine! Practically 80% of your immune system is positioned in your intestine and leaky intestine is a precursor to autoimmunity. This makes repairing your intestine the very first step in reversing autoimmunity.
Collagen and gelatin are so essential in leaky intestine as a result of they’re the essential constructing blocks of your intestinal wall. The microscopic folds or “villi” within the intestines are constructed of collagen. The amino acids in collagen heal these broken cells and construct new tissue.4
Together with repairing a leaky intestine, collagen and gelatin strengthen hair, pores and skin, and nails. They may help forestall joint ache, help weight administration, shield your coronary heart, help bone restore, and positively impression liver operate.
How one can Use Gelatin
Gelatin is a culinary famous person for a lot of causes. It’s fully flavorless and may be added to tons of various recipes. First, it capabilities as a binder in any recipe rather than eggs, which comprise inflammatory proteins. Now you may bake scrumptious candy and savory meals with out eggs and simply adapt your favourite dishes to be autoimmune-approved!
One other culinary good thing about gelatin is that it serves to “gel” substances it’s added to. It’s good for thickening sauces and soups. Simply be sure you slowly add it to scorching liquids and permit it to work its magic, making sauces and soups richer and thicker.
And naturally, you should utilize it to make gummies, do-it-yourself marshmallows, and different gelatin-based treats!
The Myers Method® Gelatin is featured in a few of the breakfast and dessert recipes in my new cookbook, The Autoimmune Answer Cookbook!
How one can Use Collagen
Hydrolyzed collagen is the raw type of collagen. It is usually fully flavorless and may be added to any liquid. Not like gelatin, nonetheless, it dissolves immediately in scorching or chilly liquids and doesn’t change the feel. It’s nice for making smoothies, juices, tea, and even water.
I used The Myers Method® Collagen in The Autoimmune Answer Cookbook so as to add a gut-repairing increase to lots of the scrumptious recipes!
How one can Select Excessive-High quality Gelatin and Collagen
Due to the rise in recognition of each gelatin and collagen, the market has been flooded with tons of latest merchandise. Nevertheless, there are some low-quality choices on the market, so right here’s are the keys to selecting a gelatin or collagen product:
Select gelatin and collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised animals solely
Ensure the animals had been by no means given GMO feed, hormones, or antibiotics
Keep away from choices with components, preservatives, or different pointless substances
I exploit each gelatin and collagen each day. They impression intestine well being; hair, pores and skin, and nails; wholesome joints and bones; optimum weight administration; and detox help. That’s why it’s so essential that the merchandise are exceptionally top quality. And why I made a decision to make my very own!
The Myers Method® Gelatin and The Myers Method® Collagen each come from grass-fed cows which can be by no means given antibiotics, hormones, or GMO feed. They comprise solely pure gelatin and collagen, with none added substances.
And while you buy my gelatin or collagen from my retailer, you’ll obtain a FREE recipe eBook. You’ll be capable to simply expertise their wonderful well being advantages instantly!