Bone Broth Protocol for Gut Healing
nutrition · easy · 10 minutes prep + slow-cook time; daily consumption ongoing
What is Bone Broth Protocol for Gut Healing?
Using slow-simmered bone broth as a therapeutic food to deliver gut-healing amino acids (glutamine, glycine, proline), gelatin for mucosal barrier protection, and collagen for intestinal lining repair. A cornerstone of functional medicine gut-healing protocols.
Is there evidence for it?
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How do you do Bone Broth Protocol for Gut Healing?
- 1.Source quality bones: grass-fed beef marrow and knuckle bones, pasture-raised chicken carcasses, or wild-caught fish bones. Add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to help extract minerals.
- 2.Simmer low and slow: chicken bones for 12-24 hours, beef bones for 24-48 hours, fish bones for 4-8 hours. The broth should gel when cooled (indicating gelatin extraction). Use a slow cooker or instant pot for convenience.
- 3.For a gut-healing protocol, consume 2-3 cups (16-24 oz) of bone broth daily. Drink it warm between meals or use as the base for soups. Start with 1 cup/day and increase over a week.
- 4.For an intensive 3-day gut reset: consume 4-6 cups of bone broth daily alongside easily digestible foods (steamed vegetables, well-cooked rice, cooked fruit). This gives the digestive system a rest while delivering healing nutrients.
- 5.Maintain ongoing with 1 cup daily for gut maintenance. Pair with complementary gut-healing supplements: L-glutamine powder (5g in the broth), collagen peptides (10-15g/day), and zinc carnosine (75mg 2x/day).
How long does it take?
10 minutes prep + slow-cook time; daily consumption ongoing.
Is it hard to start?
easy.
Source: Root Functional Medicine; BodyBio Bone Broth for Gut; Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Leaky Gut Broth; Bare Bones Science-Backed Benefits
bone-broth · gut-healing · leaky-gut · collagen · gelatin · glutamine · ancestral-nutrition
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