gelatin capsules

[santosj]

I know this question may seem very strange, but I am wondering if anyone knows if the capsules used for medicine (made of gelatin) come from pork. Thanks, and sorry for the strange question! 😳

 

[vafcarrot]

I think most gelatin comes from horses. I've been a vegetarian for almost 10 years, and that's what I've always read and heard from others.

 

[JD_USD]

I know this question may seem very strange, but I am wondering if anyone knows if the capsules used for medicine (made of gelatin) come from pork. Thanks, and sorry for the strange question! 😳

Gelatin is a processed version of collagen.

http://home.howstuffworks.com/question557.htm

So I guess the gelatin capsules may be made of either horse or pig.