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Can Bone Broth Really Give You Better Skin? We Asked the Experts

Here's everything you need to know about the trendy superfood

by Heather Cichowski | COMMENT

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Health Benefits: Antioxidant Support and Detoxification It's not just about the exterior: There are numerous internal benefits to ingesting bone broth that can contribute to a healthier body, inside and out.

Collagen is more than just a trendy beauty supplement — it's also great for the rest of your body, thanks to all its amino acids. For example, the amino acids glycine and glutamine are involved in the production of glutathione which is a powerful antioxidant that supports liver detoxification. Plus, the amino acids are essential to healthy skin.

Health Benefits: Nutrient Absorption

Whittel says that beyond collagen, bone broth is helpful for digestion and intestinal health. Glutamine is the fuel of choice for enterocytes (aka cells that line the intestinal lumen). Healthy enterocytes mean good absorption of nutrients from food, which can improve the health of the whole body.

Health Benefits: Structure and Muscle Relaxation

The various minerals in bone broth aid in hydration plus they act as enzymatic cofactors, reports Whittel. Some of their roles include providing structure (e.g. with bones) and helping to contract and relax muscles.

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