Ingredients in Gelatin Trick Supplements: What the Evidence Says
Updated 2026-10-08 · Gel Trick Research Editorial Team
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Supplements sold around the gelatin trick contain a mix of familiar ingredients. Below we group them by product, then summarize what public health agencies say about each. These are findings about single ingredients in research settings, not results for any branded formula.
Which ingredients appear in which product
| Ingredient | Gelatine Sculpt | JellyThin | Jellutide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelatine | Yes | No (not named) | No |
| Green tea extract | Yes | No | Yes |
| Turmeric | Yes | No | No |
| Berberine | Yes | No | No |
| Apple cider vinegar | No | Yes | No |
| BHB salts | No | Yes | No |
| Chromium | No | No | Yes |
| Guarana | No | No | Yes |
| African mango | No | No | Yes |
| Panax ginseng | No | No | Yes |
| Forskolin (coleus) | No | No | Yes |
| Raspberry ketones | No | No | Yes |
| Capsicum | No | No | Yes |
Based on ingredient lists published by each manufacturer, checked October 2026. Gelatide is not included because its order page did not list ingredients.
Green tea extract
What it is: a concentrated form of green tea catechins, usually with caffeine.
Evidence: the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says green tea may help with a small amount of weight loss. NCCIH notes that green tea extract has been linked to rare cases of liver injury and suggests taking extracts with food.
Found in: Gelatine Sculpt, Jellutide.
Berberine
What it is: a yellow plant compound found in goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape.
Evidence: berberine has been studied for blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. NCCIH points out that little may be absorbed when taken orally, that goldenseal (a berberine source) can change how medicines such as metformin are processed, and that berberine can harm newborns.
Found in: Gelatine Sculpt.
Turmeric
What it is: a spice root; curcumin is the best-studied compound.
Evidence: NCCIH's turmeric page says curcumin is poorly absorbed and that evidence for many uses is weak. Liver injury has been reported in rare cases with turmeric supplements.
Found in: Gelatine Sculpt.
Apple cider vinegar
What it is: fermented apple juice containing acetic acid.
Evidence: Mayo Clinic says ACV is unlikely to cause significant weight loss. Undiluted vinegar can irritate the throat and teeth.
Found in: JellyThin.
BHB salts (calcium, magnesium, sodium BHB)
What they are: beta-hydroxybutyrate, a ketone, bound to minerals.
Evidence: BHB salts can briefly raise blood ketones, but research on weight loss is limited and short-term. Taking ketones is not the same as the body producing them through a ketogenic diet. The mineral content, especially sodium, matters for people with blood pressure or kidney concerns.
Found in: JellyThin.
Chromium
What it is: an essential trace mineral, often sold as chromium picolinate.
Evidence: the ODS chromium fact sheet and its weight-loss review describe a very small effect on weight and body fat at most. Chromium is considered safe at usual intakes.
Found in: Jellutide.
Caffeine sources: guarana and green tea
Evidence: the NIH weight-loss fact sheet says caffeine may help a little over time but tolerance develops, and stimulant combinations can cause problems such as jitteriness, fast heart rate and sleep trouble.
Found in: Jellutide (guarana and green tea), Gelatine Sculpt (green tea extract).
African mango, forskolin, raspberry ketones and capsaicin
The same NIH fact sheet summarizes these as:
- African mango: possibly a very small effect, not well studied
- Forskolin: does not appear to change weight or appetite in limited studies
- Raspberry ketone: effect unknown, safety not well studied
- Capsaicin: not studied enough; can cause stomach pain and burning
Found in: Jellutide.
Panax ginseng and gymnema
NCCIH notes that Asian ginseng may lower blood sugar and may interact with some medications, including warfarin. Gymnema is traditionally used for blood sugar as well. People on diabetes medication should be cautious with blends containing both.
Found in: Jellutide.
Ingredients that are missing from the labels
What a formula leaves out can matter as much as what it includes. None of the published ingredient lists we read shows amounts per serving in text, and none names a third-party certification program by name. Jellutide hides 22 ingredients in one proprietary blend. Gelatide did not publish a list on its order page. JellyThin shows amounts only in a label image. When doses are unknown, you cannot compare a product with the studies above, which is why we treat transparency as a key buying factor.
Reading claims on sales pages
Sales pages for these products sometimes describe ingredients as activating hormones, melting fat or matching prescription drugs. When you see such a claim, look for a link to a study of the product itself, not of one ingredient in isolation. If there is none, treat the claim as marketing and fall back on the agency summaries above.
How to use this guide
- Find the ingredients in the product you are considering.
- Note any that interact with medicines you take or conditions you have.
- Bring the full label to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep expectations realistic: the strongest findings above describe small effects.
The FDA does not review supplements for effectiveness before sale and has warned about weight-loss products containing hidden drugs. Buy from the official seller and keep the label.
For product-level comparisons, see JellyThin vs Jellutide and Gelatine Sculpt vs JellyThin.
See the Jellutide ingredient list
Sources consulted: ods.od.nih.gov, nccih.nih.gov, mayoclinic.org, fda.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which gelatin trick supplement ingredient has the strongest evidence?
None has strong evidence for weight loss. Green tea, chromium and caffeine show small effects at most, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.
Which ingredients interact with medications?
Berberine, Panax ginseng and gymnema can matter for people on diabetes medication, and ginseng may interact with warfarin. Caffeine sources matter for people on stimulants or heart medication.
Is green tea extract safe?
Brewed green tea is widely consumed safely. Concentrated extracts have been linked to rare liver injury, so NCCIH suggests taking them with food and stopping if you notice liver symptoms.