27-09-2012, 16:58
(This post was last modified: 27-09-2012, 16:59 by chrishoney.)
Collagen is the building block organic molecule of almost all the tissues in the body, not just the skin. It is the most abundant protein in the body accounting for some 25 to 30% of the whole body protein content. It is certainly the primary constituent of muscle and connective tissue which includes adipose (connective tissue specialized for energy storage.) Normal breast tissue is a combination of glandular structures embedded in subcutaneous adipose tissue. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagen
Gelatin is a mixture of peptides and proteins produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the skin, boiled crushed horn, hoof and bones, connective tissues, organs and some intestines of animals such as domesticated cattle, chicken, horses, and pigs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin
Some claim that ingesting gelatin promotes the health of collagen throughout the body, particularly the hair and nails. Since breast tissue consists partly of specialized connective tissue, it is hoped this salutatory effect will aide NBE. However, proteins must first be broken down (digested) into smaller amino acid chains or down to the actual amino acids themselves before they can be absorbed from the intestines, so I personally am skeptical about this purported effect.
Still, there are other high molecular weight supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitinsulfate that do have an effect when taken orally so it may be possible that ingesting gelatin will help NBE. It certainly won't hurt. Many folks on BN use gelatin in their NBE programs. Search these boards for gelatin to find out what people think.
Gelatin is a mixture of peptides and proteins produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the skin, boiled crushed horn, hoof and bones, connective tissues, organs and some intestines of animals such as domesticated cattle, chicken, horses, and pigs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin
Some claim that ingesting gelatin promotes the health of collagen throughout the body, particularly the hair and nails. Since breast tissue consists partly of specialized connective tissue, it is hoped this salutatory effect will aide NBE. However, proteins must first be broken down (digested) into smaller amino acid chains or down to the actual amino acids themselves before they can be absorbed from the intestines, so I personally am skeptical about this purported effect.
Still, there are other high molecular weight supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitinsulfate that do have an effect when taken orally so it may be possible that ingesting gelatin will help NBE. It certainly won't hurt. Many folks on BN use gelatin in their NBE programs. Search these boards for gelatin to find out what people think.