The recent discussion about gelatin as a source of collagen for skin, joint, and connective tissue health has been intriguing and I would like to incorporate it into my regimen.
Is there any consensus on whether it is best to mix the gelatin powder with water, juice, etc. and drink immediately? Or is it better digested if it is heated and congealed first? Would the heat from the boiling water damage the amino acids that form collagen in the body? Overall, which would be the more bioavailable method of consumption?
Coincidentally, I recently attended a lecture by Dr. Chris D'Adamo from the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and he was touting gelatin for joint health. I'm not sure how old he is, but he said he consumes gelatin daily and seemed to be in excellent physical shape with no evidence of skin aging. He also mentioned gelatin in this article I saw recently about arthritis.
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He only had a few minutes for questions after the presentation and I did not get to ask him HOW he consumes his gelatin. Liquid or congealed?