Diseases of the musculoskeletal system are often accompanied by a violation of the production of cartilaginous tissue. Therapy involves the use of substances that contribute to its recovery. One of the popular methods is the treatment of joints with gelatin - there are contraindications, but in small quantities, and side effects of the product are minimized.
Harm to gelatin for the body
In fact, the described product is an adhesive that is formed due to the denaturation of animal connective tissues. Usually, veins, ligaments, cartilages and bones are used for production.
Thus, gelatin contains a processed animal protein called collagen (hydrolyzed) and particles of connective cells.
Despite the fact that the presented substance is natural and is used in the production of many food products, not all people can use it. First of all, in the means under consideration, because of the protein content, a large number of calories, about 355 calories per 100 g of substance. Regular excess of permissible rates of use and treatment with gelatin has such contraindications as obesity (may aggravate the course of the disease, a set of excess body weight), slow metabolism and protein metabolism.
In addition, many people have an allergic reaction to this product, which manifests itself in the form of rashes, puffiness of the skin and mucous membranes.
Contraindications for gelatin for joints
There are 2 types of therapy of diseases of the musculoskeletal system through the described substance - external and internal.
In the first case compresses made of gelatin and water are applied to relieve the pain syndrome and relieve arthritis , arthritis and osteochondrosis. This is a fairly safe method of treatment, but caution must be observed. Such wraps are not recommended for the following dermatological pathologies:
- poorly healing wounds, ulcerative erosions on the skin;
- suppurative rashes;
- papules and pustules;
- corns with the formation of watery blisters.
When applying gelatin compresses, irritation of the epidermis, its drying and peeling may occur.
The second way of using the product assumes its internal reception. From gelatin and milk or water, tincture is prepared (the proportions are 1: 1 or 1: 3). The resulting mass should be drunk on an empty stomach in a warm form or eat after it has solidified in the refrigerator.
The above procedure of therapy should be carried out for a long time, since it is believed that the product produces an effect with the accumulation of collagen components in the body.
In this case, it is worth paying attention to the contraindications of food gelatin:
- increased blood clotting ability (additional protein intake increases this indicator);
- cardiovascular diseases;
- propensity to form blood clots and blockage of venous ducts (because of gelatin, the blood becomes more viscous and thick);
- cholelithiasis and urolithiasis, especially the presence of oxalate stones in the renal ducts (the reception of the examined product contributes to their appearance);
- thrombophlebitis , thrombosis.
It is also worth noting that gelatin, due to its glutenous structure, often provokes prolonged constipation and disturbances in the digestive tract. Due to the deterioration of the evacuation of the contents of the intestine, the hemorrhoidal nodes can become inflamed and fall out, cracks may form. Therefore, before taking gelatin, you need not only to consult a doctor, but also to adjust the diet.