Bone Broth made from Chicken Carcass
Benefits of Bone Broth
Have you been hearing about the benefits of bone broth. Research is showing that these benefits are too good to miss. In this post, you will find highlights of six of the benefits from article found at MedicalNewsToday.
You can find the full article by going to the link above.
“Bone broth is a liquid containing brewed bones and connective tissues. To make bone broth, people use cow, chicken, and even fish bones. Drinking bone broth may be beneficial for the joints and digestive system, among other things.” ~ MedicalNewsToday
Benefits of Bone Broth
- It is highly nutritious
Bone broth soup is rich in nutrients.
Bones themselves are rich in vitamins and nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous.
2. It may protect the joints
Bone broth is a source of gelatin. Gelatin may break down into collagen in the body. This is especially beneficial in the joints.
Broken down cartilage in the joints can happen with continual use. This wearing down and shrinking can add more stress to the joints. The added pressure may result in damage.
3. It may help fight osteoarthritis
The compounds present in bone broth help maintain the joints. These compounds can even help people who already have osteoarthritis.
“A 2016 study in the Nutrition Journal results showed that collagen can improve knee joint symptoms, such as pain, stiffness, and poorer physical function, in people with osteoarthritis.” ~ MedicalNewsToday
Consuming bone broth may be an easy way to deliver the same type of collagen, along with other helpful nutrients, to the body.
4. It may help reduce inflammation and heal the gut
Some amino acids present within bone broth may also be helpful for digestion. An amino acid called glutamine seems very promising.
As a 2017 study in the journal Nutrients says, people with inflammatory bowel disease tend to have lower levels of some amino acids in their bodies. For these people, getting additional amino acids into their diets may help with some symptoms of the condition.
Drinking bone broth daily may be a simple way to get anti-inflammatory amino acids into the body.
5. It may aid sleep
These beautiful amino acids in bone broth may also promote better sleep in some people. The amino acid, glycine, is reported as a safe therapeutic option to help sleep ~ A 2015 study in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology 
6. It may support weight loss
Because bone broth is high in protein, it may also help people lose weight. Protein helps the body feel fuller for longer and supports calorie restriction.
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Other Benefits
These are just a few of the benefits I have found as I have researched this. Other benefits you might like to be aware of are:
- Improves Digestion
- Enforces The Immune System
- Increases Energy Levels
- Makes Your Skin Glow
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Helps Bones Grow
Drinking bone broth or making a simple soup may be a beneficial way to add more protein to the diet and feel more satisfied with a meal with far less calories.
Finding Bone Broth
John and I have found both chicken and beef bone broth at Costco.com. The beef broth comes in individual serving packages. This powder form can be easily added to a cup of hot water. It is really surprisingly delicious. We actually even use this as a mini meal dinner on days we have eaten a bigger lunch. It is filling enough to actually be a small lunch.
Summary
“Bone broth contains readily available nutrients and minerals that may help keep the body working at its best.
There may be additional benefits to bone broth that research is still to uncover. For now, bone broth is a highly nutritious drink that may support the body and many of its functions.” ~ Medical News Today
Elana at Elana’sPantry.com has a delicious recipe if you choose to make your own.
Recipe for Bone Broth
This recipe is made in a crockpot. You can also find good recipes for using the Instant Pot. In case you aren’t familiar with the Instant Pot here is a past post that explains it:
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