why bone broth?
Bone broth is loaded with amino acids, gelatin, and electrolytes. Below are just a few of its superpowers, each of which we could discuss at length (something I love doing!). But in short, it is hard to find a reason NOT to consume Guru Broo Bone Broth.
Bone Broth is a traditional superfood. It is a simple and delicious way of consuming critical nutrients we don't typically access when eating a modern diet— even a healthy whole foods-based diet.
It's been used for centuries as a curing agent and as a foundational ingredient in countless recipes in cultures across the globe. Not long ago, bone broth was a staple in most every kitchen. Recently there has been a resurgence in its popularity, and with good reason!
Traditional cultures wisely practiced nose-to-tail eating and consumed all parts of the animal, including the skin, cartilage, tendons, and other gelatinous cuts of meat. This provided a balanced intake of all the amino acids necessary to build and maintain those same structures in the human body. Unfortunately, our modern food culture leaves our diet devoid of critical nutrients. Bringing bone broth back into the modern diet offers a practical and delicious means of obtaining the nutrition from parts of the animal that traditional cultures prized. Guru Broo takes what would typically go unused and turns it into a nutritious savory delight!
core nutrients in bone broth
Bones contain an abundance of minerals as well as 17 different amino acids, many of which are found in broth as proteins like collagen and gelatin. Bone broth is one of the most nutrient-dense, healing foods available.
Collagen – Bone broth is loaded with collagen. Collagen is the main component of connective tissues like cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, and skin. It is also present in the blood vessels, cornea, and lens of the eye. Collagen is what maintains skin elasticity and firmness as well as promotes smooth and supple skin.
Gelatin - When collagen is simmered, it forms gelatin. Gelatin is what gives bone broth or stock its Jell-O-like consistency once it has cooled.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) – These include glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid, andhave the primary role of maintaining and supporting collagen and elastin that take up the spaces between bones and various fibers.GAGs keep your bones strong, and joints flexible and pain-free. Theysupport digestive healthsince they help restore the intestinallining, and also support healthy skin!
Glycine – Glycine is a superhero amino acid and abundant in bone broth. Glycine stimulates production of glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant (1). Glycine helps your liver detox and get rid of toxins and other harmful substances. This helps rejuvenate your body’s cells including skin cells, thereby promoting anti-aging. Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, meaning it can decrease anxiety, promote mental calmness, and help with sleep (2).
Proline – Proline is necessary for the body to break down protein. It significantly increases the stability of collagen and is essential to its structure.Though small amounts of proline can be manufactured in the body, adequate dietary proline is necessary to maintain an optimal level of proline in the body (3). Proline helps support good heart health, speeds tissue healing, and improves skin elasticity.
Glutamine— Glutamine is yet another important amino acid found in bone broth and is the most abundant amino acid in the blood (4). It is one of the few amino acids that can directly cross the blood–brain barrier (5). Intestinal epithelial cells and activated immune cells eagerly consume glutamine for cellular energy (6, 7).
Minerals — Bone is also full of minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc (8). Bone broth is loaded with these electrolyte minerals when cooked with an acidic agent that extracts these minerals, such as the organic apple cider vinegar in Guru Broo.
health benefits
Better...
● Bones
● Pain-free joints
● Skin, hair, and nails (look and feel!)
● Metabolic and cardiovascular health
● Muscle and performance
● Gut health
● Digestion
● Nutrient absorption
● Detoxification, liver, and kidney health
● Mood and sleep
● Eye health
● Brain health
● Immune function