Gelatin 9 Grains Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatin 9 Grains against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Gelatin 9 Grains is a dietary supplement by Nature's Blend with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint and bone health, skin, hair, and nail support, source of dietary protein.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gelatin 9 Grains by Nature's Blend
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: gelatin, a protein derived from collagen. Gelatin is widely used in supplements, foods, and medicines.
Nature's Blend's formula also includes several inactive ingredients — stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate, FD&C Red #3, and FD&C Yellow #5 — which help form and color the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on gelatin for most of its claimed uses is thin. For diarrhea, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For aging skin, brittle nails, beta-thalassemia, and uterine fibroids, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to rate whether it works. If you're considering this for one of those reasons, talk with us or your doctor about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin is widely eaten in foods and is generally well tolerated. When taken as a supplement, the most common side effects are minor — belching, bloating, indigestion, and unpleasant taste.
Some people can have allergic reactions to gelatin, ranging from mild (hives, swelling) to serious (wheezing, low blood pressure, anaphylaxis), though these are rare. If you have a known gelatin allergy or have had reactions to gelatin-containing vaccines or medicines, avoid this product.
Food amounts of gelatin are considered safe, but talk with your doctor before taking supplement doses, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding — there's not enough research on high-dose gelatin in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, if you're on any medications, run them through the checker below before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Gelatin 9 Grains is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement. It's generally well tolerated at food doses, but the evidence for most health claims is weak or missing.
If you're thinking about it for a specific reason — diarrhea, skin, nails, or another condition — ask us what the actual data shows. And if you have a gelatin allergy, this isn't for you.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Gelatin 9 Grains, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Blend |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 079854600056 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278406 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gelatin 9 Grains by Nature's Blend, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Gelatin | 585 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #5
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Double safety sealed for your protection. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.
Caution: This product contains Yellow #5 (Tartrazine).
Formulation
Preservative & gluten free. No sugar, starch, salt, artificial flavors, wheat, yeast, or corn added.
This product is manufactured under strict quality control guidelines; therefore, purity and label potency are guaranteed. Made in USA & American Owned
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to four capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Formula
Gelatin contains collagen, which is one of the materials that make up cartilage and bone. Gelatin may help strengthening bones, joints, and fingernails.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Seals/Symbols
Lab Tested Potency Assay Guaranteed Release
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Gelatin 9 Grains by Nature's Blend label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Gelatin 9 Grains by Nature's Blend
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Gelatin
No knowninteractions
Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, used as a food, a capsule ingredient, and a supplement for joint, skin, and bone health. For most heal...
Gelatin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #5. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatin 9 Grains by Nature's Blend Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin 9 Grains. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Gelatin 9 Grains, from the product label.
Nature's Blend
See all Nature's Blend products- Name
- National Vitamin Company
- City
- Casa Grande
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85122
- Phone Number
- 1-800-682-9862
- Web Address
- www.nationalvitamin.com
Gelatin 9 Grains by Nature's Blend: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Gelatin 9 Grains’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Gelatin 9 Grains's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Gelatin 11 references
- Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
- Schwick HG, Heide K. Immunochemistry and immunology of collagen and gelatin. Bibl Haematol 1969;33:111-25. PubMed
- Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.Semin Arthritis Rheum 2000;30:87-99. PubMed
- Kelso JM. The gelatin story. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:200-2.
- Nakayama T, Aizawa C, Kuno-Sakai H. A clinical analysis of gelatin allergy and determination of its causal relationship to the previous administration of gelatin-containing acellular pertussis vaccine combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. J Allerg PubMed
- Sakaguchi M, Inouye S. Anaphylaxis to gelatin-containing rectal suppositories. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:1033-4. PubMed
- PDR Electronic Library. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2001.
- de la Fuente Tornero E, Vega Castro A, de Sierra Hernández PÁ, et al. Kounis syndrome during anesthesia: Presentation of indolent systemic mastocytosis: A case report. A Case Rep. 2017;8(9):226-228. PubMed
- Ventura Spagnolo E, Calapai G, Minciullo PL, Mannucci C, Asmundo A, Gangemi S. Lethal anaphylactic reaction to intravenous gelatin in the course of surgery. Am J Ther. 2016;23(6):e1344-e1346. PubMed
- Li Y, He H, Yang L, Li X, Li D, Luo S. Therapeutic effect of Colla corii asini on improving anemia and hemoglobin compositions in pregnant women with thalassemia. Int J Hematol. 2016;104(5):559-565. PubMed
- Coury JR, Skaggs KF, Marciano GF, et al. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to the Bovine Flowable Gelatin Matrix: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2022;12(1). PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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