Question:
Do we absorb the protein in hydrolyzed gelatin?

I have been drinking Protidiet drink mix and just read that the protein source is from hydrolyzed gelatin and was wondering if we absorb the protein and how much of it. It does taste very good and so far is the only protein drink that I can tolerate. Thanks for your help!    — cat5dog1 (posted on February 16, 2004)

February 16, 2004
Doesn't look like anyone has an answer on this. Maybe a dietician could answer?
   —  SCbabe B.

February 17, 2004
Not a dietician here, but hydrolized gelatin is basically collagen and does not have a very high bio-availablility. You would do alot better on a whey supplement.
   — Ali M