Chicken feet and gelatin: are they real sources of collagen?

In the Dominican Republic, there is a notable increase in consumer demand for unflavored gelatin and chicken feet, particularly among women over the age of 50. These items are frequently selling out in local supermarkets, driven by a growing public interest in their potential as dietary sources of collagen.

The trend reflects a shift in consumer behavior toward seeking accessible, food-based alternatives for collagen supplementation. The phenomenon has prompted public inquiry into the actual efficacy of these products as viable sources of collagen for health and wellness purposes.