by Gayle Pruitt,CN
When thinking of a super food, you would probably not entertain the idea of eating plain ole gelatin, and certainly not for feeding your growing pups or discerning hounds. But the evidence is clear – gelatin is a great food for all of us, both Human and Canine.
Did you know that Beef Gelatin-protein is rich in the amino acids found in collagen, including L-proline, L-hydroxyproline, and glycine? It is so easy to digest and contains no fat, cholesterol or carbohydrates. And gelatin helps boost you and your pup’s immune systems.
Glycine helps build muscle and converts glucose to energy rather than fat. Glycine helps restore damaged tissue, helps rebuild gut tissue, helps absorb calcium more efficiently, and may help heal ulcers.
Gelatin helps with muscle growth and metabolism and keeps skin smooth and hair shiny. It is great for the bones because of the high concentrations of proline and glycoprotein. For the athletic dog, gelatin is an anti-inflammatory which helps with joint pain and possibly with joint regeneration.
