Gelatin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatin 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 is a dietary supplement by Nature's Bounty with 2 active ingredients. 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 by Nature's Bounty
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 used in supplements for joint, skin, nail, and digestive support, though evidence for most of these uses is limited or mixed.
The capsule also contains one inactive ingredient—vegetable magnesium stearate—which is a binder and flow agent.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for gelatin is patchy. It's possibly ineffective for diarrhea based on the data we hold.
For aging skin, brittle nails, uterine fibroids, and beta-thalassemia, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're taking this for one of those uses, talk with your doctor about what the research actually shows and whether it's the right choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin is widely eaten in foods and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are belching, bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), and an unpleasant taste or feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
Rare but serious allergic reactions—including hives, swelling of the lips and throat, wheezing, low blood pressure, and anaphylaxis—can occur, especially in people with a known gelatin allergy. Gelatin is also used in some vaccines (MMR, DPT) as a stabilizer, so if you have a gelatin allergy, let your doctor know before vaccination or taking this supplement.
For pregnancy, gelatin is likely safe or possibly safe based on available data. For breastfeeding, it's likely safe, though there's little research on supplement doses specifically.
Food amounts are fine, but if you're pregnant or breastfeeding and want to take supplement doses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your complete list of medications through the checker on this page, or ask your pharmacist to confirm there are no concerns before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Gelatin is a well-tolerated single-ingredient supplement with no documented drug interactions. Most people experience it well, though bloating and indigestion can happen.
Evidence for its benefits is weak or missing for most uses, so check with your doctor about whether it's right for your goal. Before you start, especially if you have a gelatin allergy or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your own healthcare provider.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 2011.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Bounty |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312007804 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 23, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 3785 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gelatin by Nature's Bounty, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Gelatin | 1300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take two (2) capsules after each meal and at bedtime.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formula
Eight (8) capsules provide 80 grains of edible gelatin.
General Statements
An active lifestyle, harsh detergents and chemicals, on-the-run nutrition - all can have an effect on the health of your hair, skin and nails. Gelatin is one of the raw materials for collagen, the building block for strong nails and healthy hair and skin.* As a supplement, Gelatin helps you look beautiful from the inside out.*
Beauty starts on the inside
Promotes Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails*
General
Prod. No. 780 12E B780
Brand IP Statement(s)
© 2011 Nature’s Bounty, Inc.
Nutrition Questions or Comments? Call NutraPhone(R) 1-800-433-2990 Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 7 PM ET
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Seals/Symbols
LABORATORY TESTED GUARANTEED QUALITY
Made with Knox(R) GELATIN
NATURE'S BOUNTY(R)
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Gelatin by Nature's Bounty 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 by Nature's Bounty
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Protein
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: Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatin by Nature's Bounty Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin. 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, from the product label.
Gelatin by Nature's Bounty: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Gelatin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Gelatin'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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