Gelatin Weight Loss​ Dr. Mark Hyman

Gelatin packets cost less than a dollar and are available in every grocery store. For those who can’t afford collagen supplements or other pricier trends, the gelatin trick feels attractive, something you can do yourself with household ingredients. Gelatin, on the other hand, is collagen that’s been cooked. Heating collagen-rich parts (like bones and skin) causes the protein strands to unravel and partially break down. When this mixture cools, it forms a gel, creating that signature jiggly texture you see in gelatin snacks. “The gelatin trick sits at the crossroads of two major trends,” says Kayla Reynolds, MS, NASM-CPT, Director of Knowledge, Learning & Behavior at Noom. “It taps into the popularity of high-protein eating and the fascination with simple, science-inspired hacks.. Unfortunately, there’s not much evidence behind it.”