Bone broth has been used for centuries, but is bone broth good for you? In short, you bet it is, we’ll elaborate on this one shortly. Nutra Organics bone broth is naturally nourishing with zinc and B vitamins to support immunity, energy and gut support. Bone broth is traditionally used in soups, stews, gravies or drank on its own for a warming nutritional cup of broth. Not all broths are made equal so when you ask the question, is bone broth good for you, we say yes, ours is!

But how and why is bone broth good for you? We’ll cover that don’t you worry, along with some FAQs, how to use bone broth, when to take it, the nutritional advantages of taking broth and so much more.

What is Bone Broth?

Bone broth is made from animal bones and connective tissue, it is simmered and slow-cooked to extract the nutrients. We love bone broth oh so much that we wrote an entire blog about what exactly bone broth is.

Bone broth comes in powdered forms and liquid concentrates, as well as nifty little bundles for the broth-obsessed. Broth can come in both beef and chicken flavours and is made from beef bones or chicken bones. Our vegetable broth on the other hand has no bones yet contains refractance dried vegetables.

The Many Uses of Nutritious Broths

Bone broth has been used for centuries to support immunity, gut, bones, glowing skin and so much more. Bone broth was traditionally used in Chinese Medicine and said to strengthen kidneys and support digestive health and is often referred to as 'liquid gold'. Broth is a great substitute for store-bought stocks and even salt, where you would use stock or a sprinkle of salt, try a more nutritious option with bone broth.

Our bone broths can be used in soups, stews, gravies and savoury meals like this Fragrant Beef Dumpling Broth We recommend using concentrates in cooking as the flavour profile is richer than the powdered broths. Powdered broths are great to add to hot water for a warming, nutritional cup of broth and a great shelf-stable travelling option. Looking for more ways to use broth? You guessed it, we wrote a blog about that too, here’s 5 handy ways to use your broth.

 

Is Bone Broth Actually Good For You?

Yes, bone broth really, truly is good for you, that said, not all bone broths are created equal. So why is bone broth good for you? Let’s clarify some things here… our bone broth has been slow-cooked for hours and hours to extract the nutrients from the bones. We use only the best of the best in terms of chicken or beef bones, Australian, certified organic, free-range chicken Bones and Australian, grass-fed beef bones.

Much of the negative talk surrounding the question of is bone broth powder good for you, stems from the level of sodium found in store-bought stocks, as well as the low level of collagen protein found in said stocks and broths. Nutra Organics bone broth concentrates contain over 40% collagen protein and are far lower in sodium than store-bought stocks.

“We aim to create pure, potent products that we would be happy to give to our families, our broths are no exception and undergo many rounds of testing in terms of flavours, benefits, ingredients and versatility.” - Joana Graca, Nutra Organics Product Research and Development

Before we dive into the nutritional benefits of bone broth, we thought we’d share a fun piece we wrote for those of you interested in more benefits of our bone broths and some fun comparisons, you’re welcome.

What Nutrients Can You Find in Bone Broths?

Nutrients found in our broths vary depending on the type (chicken, beef or vegetable), as well as the flavour, as many of our flavour profiles, for example, Adaptogenic Mushroom has added benefits due to the mushrooms, whereas a vegetable broth will have added nutritional benefits due to the extra addition of refractance dried vegetables.

However, there are some common themes in terms of our bone broths and their core benefits. You can find, zinc, vitamin B, vitamin B12, collagen protein, vitamin B3 and folate. Bone broth also contains small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium.

The Nutritional Advantages of Consuming Bone Broth

Because of these nifty little nutrients mentioned above, drinking bone broth supports some pretty fabulous aspects on the journey to holistic well-being, and all you have to do is simply enjoy a delicious hot cup of broth, how good is that?

Skin, hair, nails, bones and joint health

Collagen protein supports healthy, skin, hair and nails, in large this is due to the collagen protein. As we age our collagen production (which is the main component/building block that makes up our hair, skin and nails) declines, so eating foods high in collagen protein supports healthy glowing skin. We’ll explain a little more about the gut/skin connection in just a hot second.

Bone broth also supports strong and healthy bones, joints and cartilage, again this is due to the makeup of collagen that decreases due to aging and the added support that the collagen protein found in bone broth can bring.

Support gut health

When you support a healthy gut, you’re also giving your skin, hair and nails a great chance at thriving and glowing too as the skin is often a signpost to what’s happening on the inside.

Bone broths are a delicious way to boost gut health. Nutra Organics Bone Broth Concentrates contain over 40% collagen protein, and our collagen protein contains the amino acid L-glutamine. L-glutamine feeds the cells lining the gut, helping them to create a strong surface and healthy lining and therefore a healthier immune system.

All of our bone broth concentrates contain apple cider vinegar, which is great for naturally enhancing the extraction of collagen and other nutritious elements from the bone to ensure that our bone broth contains all the possible benefits so you can simultaneously enjoy the flavours and care for your gut.

Support the immune system

Bone broth is great for immunity support, in large this is due to the nutrients that affect the gut, as the majority of our immune system lives in the gut. The health of your gut contributes to some super important areas like immunity, mood, digestion, sleep, brain health, heart health and skin health. Maintaining gut wellbeing has a positive roll-on effect for the immune system and for whole body wellbeing.

Along with the addition of wholefood zinc and B vitamins that the body can actually absorb, zinc and B vitamins have been extensively researched and are widely regarded as two of the top 5 nutrients that support the immune system.

Summary

So dear reader, we hope we have extensively answered your question is bone broth good for you, and then some. Delicious, easy to use, versatile and great for supporting, energy, immunity, hair, skin, nails, joints, bones and gut wellbeing. Plus a delicious addition to savoury meals, what more could you want right?

Nutra Organics bone broths comes in a variety of flavours in both chicken and beef broth powder options, chicken and beef concentrates, and vegetable broth powder options (remember these have no bones, because vegetables with bones would be too darn weird).

Not sure where to start on your path to reaping the benefits of bone broth? We have some nifty bundles just for you, still on the fence? Did we mention our bone broth concentrates have a money-back guarantee? Yep, we’re that confident you and your body will love it!

FAQs about the nutritional impact of consuming bone broth

Is drinking bone broth every day good for you?

Drinking bone broth every day is indeed good for you, always read the label and use it as directed and consume as part of a wholefood based, nutritious diet. Be mindful of your sodium intake when drinking bone broth every day.

What are the downsides of drinking bone broth?

Over-consumption of bone broth may lead to high levels of sodium, consume bone broth in moderation and always use as per label instructions.

What happens to your body when you start drinking bone broth?

Your body will be able to absorb the nutrients and amino acids provided in bone broth, thus soothing the gut and supporting the immune system and energy levels.

Is chicken or beef bone broth better for you?

Neither is better for you, both contain the same support for immunity, energy and gut wellbeing, however beef bone broth is generally a little higher in collagen protein, therefore containing slightly more collagen protein.

Does bone broth help with aging?

Bone broth supports healthy skin, hair, nails, joints and bones, therefore supporting skin appearance and the loss of collagen associated with aging like fine lines and wrinkles.