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Gelatin and Kidney Disease

The relationship between gelatin consumption and kidney disease, including the potential risks and benefits of gelatin as a food ingredient and as a synthetic colloid used in medicine.

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Jan 6, 2026
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How do kidneys process gelatin and are there risks for people with preexisting kidney disease?

Gelatin is both a food ingredient (derived from collagen) and, in medicine, a synthetic colloid used for intravenous volume expansion; clinical studies and systematic reviews signal possible harms to ...