TOP 6 REASONS TO CONSUME GRASS-FED OR PASTURE-RAISED BONE BROTH IF YOU HAVE SIBO, IBS OR LEAKY GUT AND WHERE TO GET HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE BONES
Drinking bone broth is always a good idea if your body is healing. It is especially powerful at reducing symptoms associated with digestive issues such as SIBO, IBS and leaky gut.
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Preparing your bone broth with the highest quality bones is vital if you’re looking to reap all the benefits of this superfood. In this blog post you’ll learn why sourcing your bones from grass-fed and pasture-raised sources is ideal if you’re experiencing a debilitating digestive issue, or just aiming to stay in good health.
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Less toxic
Making bone broth involves simmering bones for up to 48 hours, a process which draws out all the nutrients from the bones. However if you’re using grain-fed bones from inorganic sources, the bones are more likely to contain pesticides, insecticides, lead, and growth stimulating hormones. What a cow or chicken is fed, often ends up in their bones, albeit in trace amounts.Not only will you draw out the nutrients through simmering the bones, but these toxic elements, as well. Why risk it when your gut is in such a volatile state?
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Rich omega-3 in grass-fed bones
Did you know that bone broth made from grass-fed beef bones contains omega-3 fatty acids? Grass-fed beef is shown to contain up to 2-5 times more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed.Omega-3 can reduce inflammation in the body, which can help with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can have a positive impact on bacterial diversity . in the gut. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, it’s likely that you have low microbial diversity, so consuming bone broth and a diet that’s rich with omega-3 can increase that beneficial microflora.
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More CLA in grass-fed bones
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is another ‘healthy fat’ like omega-3. It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is found in meat and dairy, but can also be found in grass-fed bones. In fact, bones from grass-fed sources contain up to 2-3 times more CLA.
Studies of CLA have found that it can modulate immune and inflammatory responses . Another scientific study testing CLA’s effect in leaky gut (a type experienced by those going through chemotherapy treatment) found that “CLA reduced intestinal permeability , bacterial translocation, and biomarkers of inflammatory response besides minor damage to ZO-1 and occludin with maintenance of the integrity of the intestinal epithelium and a favorable balance between the inflammatory and regulatory cytokines.”
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Mineral rich grass-fed bones
Research has shown that bone broths contain highly absorbable minerals. Because making bone broth involves simmering bones over a long period, large concentrations of these minerals are released. There is no shortage of evidence of how important minerals are for your health, yet many Americans are deficient in magnesium and calcium. A mineral-rich diet contributes to healthy bones, skin, blood, and digestive system.
Having low levels of magnesium can make your digestion sluggish and you may get constipated, or experience stomach cramps. Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzymatic processes in the body. Some of these processes include breaking down food that enters the body at various points during digestion.
This means that if you’re suffering from a digestive issue (like irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and many others), your symptoms may improve with a higher daily intake of magnesium.
A study by the USDA and Clemson University identified that grass-fed beef contains more minerals than grain-fed beef. Other studies have also found higher levels of zinc, phosphorus, sodium, and iron (S.K. Duckett et al, Journal of Animal Science, June 2009). Consuming essential minerals found in bone broth can ensure you don’t become deficient, making your digestive issues worse.
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Glutathione booster
Every cell in your body contains glutathione. Many natural health practitioners consider it the ultimate antioxidant. It grabs on to toxins and assists your body in safely eliminating them. Glutathione keeps your immune system strong and helps build muscle. When your body absorbs the high levels of glycine and glutamine from grass-fed bone broth, it uses these essential amino-acids to produce more glutathione. This is particularly important as you age, because as you get older your body tends to produce less and less glutathione.
Glutathione is crucial for fighting autoimmune diseases which attack the mitochondria in specific cells. Glutathione helps protect cell mitochondria by eliminating free radicals. Increasing glutathione is also shown to be helpful when it comes to protecting the gut walls and making them stronger. Glutathione can help prevent the leaky gut syndrome, as a study published in Biochemistry suggests . IBS patients have been shown to have reduced activity of the enzymes responsible for glutathione production , so boosting its production can only help.
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Rich in collagen and amino acids