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Dietary supplement

Natural Gelatin 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Windmill

Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Natural Gelatin 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Windmill 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 Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: gelatin and hydrolyzed gelatin, each contributing to the 600 mg dose. Both are forms of the same protein derived from animal collagen.

The capsule also contains magnesium stearate (a flow agent) and FD&C Red #3 (a colorant) as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Gelatin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Gelatin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for gelatin is mixed. For diarrhea, it's rated possibly ineffective.

For aging skin, beta-thalassemia, uterine fibroids, and brittle nails, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering this for one of those uses, talk to your pharmacist about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gelatin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Gelatin is widely used in food and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are belching, bloating, and indigestion (dyspepsia), along with an unpleasant taste or a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.

Allergic reactions to gelatin are rare but possible—they can range from hives and swelling to wheezing and, in serious cases, anaphylaxis. Food amounts are fine, but talk to your doctor before taking supplement doses.

There's little research on supplement-dose gelatin while breastfeeding, so check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gelatin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. That said, always run your specific medications through the search tool on this page—it's the best way to catch anything we might have missed.

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.

This is a straightforward gelatin supplement with no documented drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though some people experience mild digestive upset.

If you're taking it for a specific condition like aging skin or brittle nails, know that the evidence is limited. Anyone with a gelatin allergy should avoid it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2012.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Natural Gelatin 600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Windmill
Barcode (UPC) 035046002787
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2012
DSLD ID 7257
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
035046002787
IngredientAmount% DV
Gelatin200 mg--
hydrolyzed Gelatin1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, FD & C Red #3

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Label statements
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General

ITEM #278 Tracking #65961002

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take two capsules two times daily as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DO NOT PURCHASE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.

Storage

Protect from heat, light and moisture. Store at 15-30(0)C (59-86(0)F).

General Statements

MADE IN U.S.A.

Helps Support Healthy Joints, Nails & Hair*

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 any disease.

Formulation

NO SUGAR, STARCH, YEAST, WHEAT, MILK, SOY, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

See for yourself

Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill

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.

Gelatin

No known
interactions
200 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Hydrolyzed Gelatin

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

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...

Hydrolyzed Gelatin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, FD & C Red #3. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Natural Gelatin 600 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Natural Gelatin 600 mg, from the product label.

Windmill

Name
Windmill Health Products
City
West Caldwell
State
New Jersey
ZipCode
07006
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill: Common Questions

Does Natural Gelatin 600 mg by Windmill interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Natural Gelatin 600 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Natural Gelatin 600 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What does gelatin do in this supplement?
This product contains gelatin and hydrolyzed gelatin—forms of protein from animal collagen. It's marketed for various uses, but the evidence is strongest against diarrhea (though it's rated possibly ineffective) and weakest for aging skin, brittle nails, and other claims, where there just isn't enough research.
Will it upset my stomach?
Gelatin is generally well tolerated, but some people experience belching, bloating, indigestion, or an unpleasant taste. Start with a low dose if you're sensitive to digestive changes, and stop if symptoms bother you.
Can I take this if I'm allergic to gelatin?
No. Allergic reactions to gelatin can be serious, ranging from hives and swelling to anaphylaxis. Avoid this product entirely if you have a known gelatin allergy.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
There's not much research on supplement-dose gelatin while breastfeeding. Food amounts are fine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether a supplement dose is right for you.
Does it actually work for aging skin or brittle nails?
The evidence isn't established. There isn't enough reliable data to say whether gelatin helps either of those. If that's why you're interested, chat with your pharmacist about what the science really shows.

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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Gelatin 600 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Natural Gelatin 600 mg'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.

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
  1. 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.
  2. Schwick HG, Heide K. Immunochemistry and immunology of collagen and gelatin. Bibl Haematol 1969;33:111-25. PubMed
  3. Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.Semin Arthritis Rheum 2000;30:87-99. PubMed
  4. Kelso JM. The gelatin story. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:200-2.
  5. 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
  6. Sakaguchi M, Inouye S. Anaphylaxis to gelatin-containing rectal suppositories. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:1033-4. PubMed
  7. PDR Electronic Library. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2001.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

See these in context on the Gelatin monograph →

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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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