Gelatin Outshines Whey For Satiation
May 24th, 2009 | by David Spelts |
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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11 Responses to “Gelatin Outshines Whey For Satiation”
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?
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.
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
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.
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?
By David Spelts on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
homemade chicken soup…
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.
By Herina Edi on Dec 2, 2009 | Reply
Nice post, thanks for sharing this wonderful and usefull information with us.
By Alex on Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
i guess it is time for some jello
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.
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.