Gelatin Outshines Whey For Satiation

May 24th, 2009 | by David Spelts |

Gelatin

In general, protein is the more satiating than either carbohydrates or fats.  It turns out that certain proteins are more satisfying than other proteins.

Study participants that consumed either alpha-lactalbumin or gelatin at breakfast consumed 20% fewer calories at lunch compared to those consuming casein, soy, or whey at breakfast.  Appetite ratings 3 hours after breakfast showed a 40% greater satiation for the groups that consumed either alpha-lactalbumin or gelatin at breakfast.

Gelatin is derived from collagen… the most common protein in the human body.  The best sources of gelatin are broths from cooking animal bones and skin (e.g. homemade chicken soup).  Sugar free Jello products are also a decent source.

Alpha-lactalbumin is found in milk and whey proteins.  It is also the primary protein found in human breast milk, which contains 4 times more than cows milk.

PMID: 19185957

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  1. 14 Responses to “Gelatin Outshines Whey For Satiation”

  2. By women's workout on Jun 23, 2009 | Reply

    Wow, i had no idea. I’ve never heard of jello being a good protein source but I eat a mix of whey and egg whites every morning so i am def up for a new great protein source. Is Sugar-free J-E-L-L-O a good option?

  3. By David Spelts on Jun 25, 2009 | Reply

    The best source of gelatin is the broths from cooking meat with bones and the skin left on.

  4. By Bodybuilding supplements on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply

    Who would have thought gelatin. Ill go get some Jello tomorrow as the broth is a little harder to get my hands on.

    As for the Alpha-lactalbumin what would be a good source of that just a whey protein shake or would there be something better

  5. By Healthy Eating Guide on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Interesting … although doing a google search of “gelatin” makes me not want to eat it the way some folks describe it.

  6. By George on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply

    broth from animal bones and skins? it doesn’t sound very appetizing but wouldn’t mind giving it a shot. is there a specific type of animal you recommend?

  7. By David Spelts on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply

    homemade chicken soup…

  8. By analytical laboratories on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply

    Gelatin is derived from bone and skin, it is applied to the food and pharmaceutical applications such as jello, as all of you mention, capsule, liquid gel in pharmaceutical and dietary supplement formulations, in beverage and other food products, in cosmetic products as collagen. It is a good ingredient.

  9. By Herina Edi on Dec 2, 2009 | Reply

    Nice post, thanks for sharing this wonderful and usefull information with us.

  10. By Alex on Dec 10, 2009 | Reply

    i guess it is time for some jello

  11. By calorie counting on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply

    Nice discovery.
    I think the hunger-fighting properties of the gelatin has to do with the complex molecular structure of it.

    That gives it a higher molecular weight which by extension will make it stay longer in the stomach giving that feeling of satiety.

  12. By Eugene Chiropractic on Feb 16, 2010 | Reply

    Wow, Jello for breakfast! I have heard that guar gum and other fibers have a similar effect. It would make for some thick smoothies.

  13. By Trim Abdominal Fat on Jun 18, 2010 | Reply

    Interesting, i never would have thought! thanks for sharing! =)

  14. By Knox on Sep 19, 2010 | Reply

    Very interesting. I don’t think I’ll give up whey as a result of this info but I might do a little experimenting with Jello!

  15. By Matt the Whey Protein Guy on Oct 7, 2010 | Reply

    That’s a very interesting argument.

    I do know gelatin is extremely healthy for you and supports joints but just like you had said, “not all proteins are the same.” And neither are whey proteins.

    Now they are producing the highest form of protein in the past few months which is 100% raw-organic grass fed proteins that are devoid of hormones and pesticides unlike previous whey proteins.

    I like that thought of mixing it up though and using Gelatin, I think it’s a great idea, and I’m definitely going to try it!

    I recently wrote an article over here on whey protein shakes
    you should check out for some recipes too. Let me know what you think.

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