Gelatin capsules-- does this worry you?

[beatle]

As most of you know, I take a gazillion supplements a day (vitamins, minerals, herbs, oils, etc.), -- a majority of them are in capsule form. I try to buy the vegcaps when I can, but often they are not available in what I want, or the best kind (the kind I want) is a gelatin cap. Being a vegetarian, this is a hard step to take, but one I have to deal with for now.

But, I'm just wondering if anyone else worries about putting all this gelatin into their bodies -- I mean not just ethically.

According to Wikipedia, "Gelatin is a protein produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the bones, connective tissues, organs, and some intestines of animals such as domesticated cattle, and horses."

And I fill my body with that morning noon and night?

Anyone else feel this way?

[startingover]

Gelatin capsules-- does this worry you?

Hi Beatle, I am a vegetarian too and I tend to try an extract the contents from gelatine capsules.

[beatle]

Gelatin capsules-- does this worry you?

If it was just a few, I would do it, but we're talking in the 100s a day. Good idea, though.

[Doggygirl]

Gelatin capsules-- does this worry you?

Beatle, I have not researched the issue myself, and I have no idea if there is a huge difference in the type of gelatin the capsules are made from v. Knox as one brand of unflavored gelatin. Bearing that in mind....

My father has been mixing unflavored gelatin in juice every day for years and swears it helps his arthritic joints.

So there you have it - an old husband's tale!

DG

[Accountable for Me]

Gelatin capsules-- does this worry you?

beats, you must rattle when you walk!

I thought I took a lot of supplements! Holy smokes!!! I bet there is no room in your tummy for food.

[MyOwnWoman]

Gelatin capsules-- does this worry you?

Hey Beatle - I hear ya on this one. But I'd think that all the good you do for your body will override any negatives of the gelatin, if there are any.
I'll bet you have really strong fingernails!!