The Surprising Benefits Of Drinking Bone Broth
According to Healthline, bone broth has been around for centuries. Frequently referred to as "liquid gold" by beauty editors and wellness expert, it's easy to make, tastes delicious, and boasts a number of surprising health and beauty benefits. As Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, authors of bestselling cookbook The Art of Eating Well, told Goop, "Just as green juice is the super concentrate of green vegetables, bone broth is the essence of goodness that only animal foods can offer. Potent, enriching, and overflowing with health benefits, it is a champion all rounder."
One of the most widely touted benefits of bone broth is its gut-healing properties, which is said to aid digestion and flush out toxins. "Bone broth is a soothing and restorative option for those seeking to heal their gut," The Beauty Chef founder and CEO Carla Oates told InStyle Australia. "Collagen-rich gelatin is released from the bones during cooking making it an excellent multitasker as it not only nourishes and helps fight inflammation but is also beneficial for restoring the strength of the gut lining," she continued.
Bone broth is believed to aid weight loss, sleep, and brain function
While working as an anti-inflammatory, Shape notes that the collagen-rich gelatin found in the bone broth may also work to combat wrinkles and signs of aging. Additionally, Teresa Cuttler, founding director of The Healthy Chef, believes bone broth can improve your joint health and protect your bones, as it is made up of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Shape agrees, pointing out that chondroitin sulfate found in bone broth is often used to prevent osteoarthritis.
Other benefits linked to bone broth include weight loss, improved sleep, and better brain function. However, it's important to remember that bone broth alone won't keep your gut healthy or your face wrinkle-free. "Unfortunately, there are no miracle foods, no matter how much people want one to exist," William H. Percy, PhD, an associate professor at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, told HuffPost.