Gelatin adheres especially well to damaged areas, but also nourishes the entire strand as well. It helps to smooth the hair cuticle, boost shine and reduce breakage. Those with wavy or curly hair also report that it reduces frizz.

Comb gel through wet hair from roots to ends (no need to shampoo hair, you’ll be doing that at the end). Add more milk or water if the paste is too thick. Wrap hair in plastic and then a towel (some women prefer to just wrap hair in a towel). Let hair dry for 30-40 minutes.

Research shows that taking gelatin can also improve hair thickness and growth. One study gave either a gelatin supplement or a placebo for 50 weeks to 24 people with alopecia, a type of hair loss. Hair numbers increased by 29% in the group given gelatin compared to just over 10% in the placebo group.

By adding gelatin to your diet, your hair will become stronger and thicker as it grows out from your scalp. Gelatin comes in a powder form and you can add a spoon to your smoothies or morning porridge! Stir 1 tablespoon of Gelatin powder in to 1/2 cup of cool water until mixed.

Gelatin contains lysine, which helps strengthen the bones. It also helps the body absorb calcium, which helps keep the bones strong and prevents bone loss. Some people consume gelatin to reduce their risk of osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weak or brittle.

Taking gelatin internally can help (alongside good diet and exercise) to build strong foundations for fantastic skin, hair and nails. Increasing your collagen production helps to smooth out fine line facial lines and create firmer, plump skin. It’s not just your face that can benefit from taking gelatin either.

Gelatine can work by helping to heal the gut lining by enhancing gastric acid secretion and restoring a healthy mucosal lining in the stomach.

The collagen in gelatin gets broken down when you eat it. It wouldn’t travel directly to your joints. Nonetheless, there is some evidence that gelatin could help ease joint pain in people with osteoarthritis. In animal studies, gelatin supplements also reduced swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Gelatin is LIKELY SAFE for most people in food amounts and POSSIBLY SAFE in the larger amounts used as medicine. There’s some evidence that gelatin in doses up to 10 grams daily can be safely used for up to 6 months.

A serving of gelatin (like Jell-O) every day could help relieve arthritis joint pain. “Gelatin reduces arthritis pain probably because it’s just ground-up cartilage,” says D’Adamo.

The protein and amino acids in gelatin can help the body build more collagen, a vital element in healthy skin. As people age, their natural collagen levels drop. This can lead to skin losing elasticity and the development of wrinkles.

“Putting gelatin in coffee may be a good way to get these extra amino acids into the diet,” says White. At just 10 calories per tablespoon, gelatin in your coffee won’t wreck your waistline, either.

Knox gelatin is made from collagen. Like other types of gelatin, this collagen is obtained from animal bones, skin and connective tissue.