Gelatin also has a solid reputation for calming an irritated
digestive tract and aiding digestion, 5 as well as relieving peptic ulcers, infections, and even helping overcome cancer.6 The amino acid glycine, found in gelatin, specifically improves digestion by
enhancing gastric acid
secretion.7, 8 In fact, research published in 1982 in the American Journal
of Physiology found that this substance promoted digestion by boosting the
secretion of gastric
juice, bringing the amount
of hydrochloric acid in the stomach to normal levels.9 This is excellent news for those suffering from intestinal conditions, including indigestion.