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A glass of homemade Dr. Mark Hyman gelatin recipe with lemon and herbs on a wooden surface

Dr. Mark Hyman Gelatin Recipe

A simple 5-minute functional drink made with grass-fed beef gelatin, cold water, and warm herbal tea to support satiety, gut lining repair, and balanced hunger hormones. This science-backed routine delivers glycine and proline to promote fullness and digestive health.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Functional Medicine
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed beef gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 cup hot herbal tea or warm lemon water (not boiling)
  • 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
  • 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice (optional)

Equipment

  • mug or small bowl
  • spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cup
  • refrigerator (optional for setting)

Method
 

  1. Pour the cold water into a mug or small bowl. Evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the surface without stirring. Let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to bloom and fully absorb the liquid.
  2. Pour the hot (not boiling) herbal tea or warm lemon water over the bloomed gelatin. Stir gently and continuously for about 60 seconds until fully dissolved and smooth.
  3. Add optional sea salt, raw honey, or lemon juice if desired and stir to combine.
  4. Drink warm immediately for a sipping version, or pour into a container and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until softly set.

Notes

Do not skip blooming the gelatin, as this prevents clumping. Use hot but not boiling liquid (around 180°F/82°C) to preserve the amino acid structure. Drink warm immediately or refrigerate 1–2 hours for a soft-set version. Only use unflavored, grass-fed gelatin (not collagen peptides and not flavored Jell-O). Optional additions include sea salt, raw honey, lemon juice, ginger, or L-glutamine depending on your goals.