If you wake up sometimes with a nagging pain - in your knees, or your hips, or maybe your wrists, and it feels worse on a cold morning, then this could be due to wear and tear in your joints, in other words, osteoarthritis; and even though your osteoarthritis may be classified as essentially ‘mild, it can really spoil your day!
If this is your experience, then it is absolutely worth trying gelatine to help with your pain. Gelatine is not a magic cure, but it certainly offers some benefits, and some people consider it to be an indispensable part of their daily routine.
Gelatine (and also, of course, collagen) contains amino acids which studies have shown can support the maintenance of cartilage (which helps to cushion and protect the joints), and they also have a mild anti-inflammatory effect - thus reducing tenderness and pain.
Gentle exercise can also help with mild osteoarthritis, and clinical studies on collagen and gelatine have shown that consistent use ,over several weeks, can help to reduce daily joint stiffness, which will improve overall mobility, and help to make gentle exercise less painful.
One of our customers tells us:
“I put gelatine in my first cup of tea in the morning, it keeps my arthritis at bay. I have it all over my body but with the gelatine my joints remain (mostly!) supple and pain-free. Without it I am hobbling, and can't lift anything even as heavy as a mug of tea.
The original recipe I was given was :
2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons gelatine All mixed into 250ml boiling water
But I found that if I couldn't get honey or apple cider vinegar it made no difference, but if I didn't have gelatine my pain came back.”
So, if you have symptoms of mild Osteoarthritis, then it’s certainly worth trying.
Remember. Gelatine is a potentially useful supplement, it isn't a cure for osteoarthritis. Studies show that the benefits of using gelatine build up slowly after 8-24 weeks of consistent use; it isn’t an instant pain reliever, like Ibuprofen. Gelatine comes from animals, so it isn't suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Gelatine is well-tolerated in the diet, but we always advise that you consult with a medical practitioner before making big changes to your diet or supplement use.
