Re: Gelatin vs 'flex' products

Tivers@aol.com
Wed, 4 Dec 1996 15:15:34 -0500

In a message dated 96-12-04 10:04:20 EST, you write:

<< I have been told that unflavored gelatin contains the same substances that
are
in products like Flex-free, Cosequin etc. Of course they would be in a more
dilute concentration but has anyone who has access to an analytical lab
looked into this? Unflavored gelatin at 2 packages a day still costs a lot
less than the commercial products. Thanks-Amy >>

Hmm, I don't think so. Gelatin is mostly (hoof) collagen (I think) where
glycosaminglycans are components of cartilage, as found in bovine trachea,
etc.

ti