Organic Gelatin... does it exist? page 2

[Konstantin]

for what reason are you eating gelatin? (ray peat??)

[Stabby]

Nobody here is a diciple of Ray Peat but to my knowledge we all do for the same reasons.

[healthy11]

I am wondering why gelatin, also?

[MalPaz]

crap i meant KNOX, so its ok to use that one?

[Lynna]

crap i meant KNOX, so its ok to use that one?

Lol iPhone autofill? Or whacky fingers?

I bought some Now beef gelatin but it has some flavor to it in spite of it saying unflavored.

[0311]

I remember that on an episode of Superhuman Radio that eating gelatin would significantly increase HGH levels for 90-120 minutes after being consumed. People were taking it post workout in order to help build muscle. It was quite a bit though. Like the amount of whey in a whey protein shake.

[Oxytone]

Look into agar. I think it comes from seaweed and is what the vegans eat in place of gelatin. Not sure of the price, and how similar it is to real gelatin.

Agar tends to set up very firm and doesn't soften or melt at room temperature. It's what's in those little dessert cups called chupachups are made of and why they posed a choking hazard to children who didn't chew them thoroughly. It also tends to be a lot firmer than gelatin is too.

[skanis]

healthy animals (organic or plain grass feed) makes healthy bones and skin. So there should be a difference IMO.

Great lakes gelatin makes healthy gelatin, from healthy animals. Do any of you know of a similar product in europe?

Regards
Martin Skanborg
Founder of Stjernesund

Commercial gelatin is a purified product, so unless you're buying organic for the principle of it there's no difference.

[Leaflard]

I also use Great Lakes gelatin. From their website's FAQ:

4. How are the cattle raised?

Our cattle are grass fed and slaughtered in Argentina and Brazil which is controlled by their respective Department of Agriculture. These countries have the same type of rigourous tests and inspections as the United States. Beef hides are the only product used to manufacture gelatin in these countries.

[Dr. Bork Bork]

I use knox gelatine and have no ill feelings about doing so!
Seriously, you're eating cremated critter.
DOES IT HAVE TO BE ORGANIC AT THAT POINT?!