I just read this today and I'll have to say no. It may be tasty but she makes claims that:
1. Our immune systems love it. It’s rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other trace minerals, which are easily absorbable, thus assisting the immune system. Mark’s Daily Apple has a great article breaking down all the nutrients found in bone broth. 2. It’s great for arthritis and joint pain It contains glucosamine and chondroiton – which help mitigate the deletorious effects of arthritis and joint pain. Rather than shelling out big bucks for glucosamine-chondroitin and mineral supplements, just make bone broth and other nutritive foods a part of your regular diet. 3. It’s a digestive aid It helps break down grains, beans, legumes, vegetables and meats and is hydrophilic in nature, which means that it facilitates digestion by attracting digestive juices to food in the gut. Bone broths have been used successfully in treating gastro-intestinal disorders, including hyperacidity, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and infant diarrhea. 4. It rebuilds the gut Chris Kresser says the gelatin in bone broth helps in repairing the integrity of the gut: “Homemade bone broth soups are effective in restoring a healthy mucosal lining in the stomach. Bone broth is rich in collagen and gelatin, which have been shown to benefit people with ulcers. It’s also high in proline, a non-essential amino acid that is an important precursor for the formation of collagen.” 5. It combats stress + inflammation. Which is a boon for AI sufferers. Glycine is an “inhibitory” neurotransmitter, and promotes natural sleep and has a “quieting”, protective antistress action. Read more here. 6. It’s great for thyroid issues Eating muscle meat with a rich source of gelatin counters the negative effects of methionine, cysteine and tryptophan leading to a more efficient metabolism (healthy thyroid). 7. It’s great for nails, hair and women generally. Rich in both gelatin and collagen it promotes bone and joint healing in addition to supporting digestion.It helps to support the connective tissue in your body and also helps the fingernails and hair to grow well and strong. All of these are pretty spurious statements. When I read things like this Red flags go up all over the place. She could just as easily have said that it promotes World Peace and interspecies communication. Bill Find what makes your heart sing…and do it! ________________________________ From: Merle Lester <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Sun, August 26, 2012 3:19:11 AM Subject: [Zen] bone broth > >Subject: bone broth > >http://www.sarahwilson.com.au/2012/01/how-to-make-bone-broth-and-why-you-should/
