From Fatigue to Energy: How Bone Broth Heals Iron Deficiency
- Breno PINTO
- Sep 14, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 21, 2024
Iron deficiency affects millions of people worldwide, causing symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. Many turn to supplements, but nature offers a better way, through nutrient-rich foods like bone broth. This traditional remedy is packed with bioavailable iron and essential minerals that can help combat iron deficiency effectively.
Understanding Iron Deficiency and Its Impact
Iron plays a critical role in the body’s ability to produce haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues. Without enough iron, your body struggles to produce healthy red blood cells, leading to iron-deficiency anaemia. This condition can leave you feeling drained, mentally foggy, and more susceptible to infections.
Why Bone Broth is an Excellent Solution for Iron Deficiency?
Bone broth is a nourishing elixir made by simmering animal bones for an extended period. This slow cooking process releases an abundance of nutrients, including heme iron, collagen, and essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. These nutrients work in synergy to promote overall health, boost the immune system, and improve the absorption of iron in the body.
One of the most significant advantages of bone broth is its high content of bioavailable iron. Because the iron comes from animal bones, it is in the heme form, which is absorbed much more efficiently than non-heme iron from plant sources. Additionally, the minerals and amino acids in bone broth help create a healthy gut environment, improving nutrient absorption and making it easier for your body to get the iron it needs.
Bone broth not only provides iron but also supports overall health by:
Boosting energy levels: Iron-rich bone broth can help restore depleted iron stores, improving your body’s oxygen-carrying capacity and increasing energy.
Supporting digestion: The gelatine and collagen found in bone broth help heal and protect the gut lining, enhancing digestion and nutrient absorption, including iron.
Promoting immune health: The minerals in bone broth, such as zinc and magnesium, help strengthen your immune system, which can become compromised by iron deficiency.
Best Bone Broths for Iron Deficiency
Premium Bone Broth: This broth combines beef, chicken, and pork bones for a rich source of heme iron. The beef bones make it particularly effective in boosting iron levels, providing a nourishing way to tackle deficiency.
Halal Bone Broth: For those following halal dietary guidelines, our blend of beef and chicken bones offers similar benefits to the Premium option. The beef bones provide an excellent source of heme iron, making it perfect for improving iron intake.
Beetroot Bone Broth Soup: This option combines the iron-rich benefits of our bone broth base with beetroot, which adds non-heme iron and vitamin C to aid absorption. This soup is a great, balanced option for supporting healthy iron levels.
Incorporating Bone Broth into Your Routine in Mauritius
Daily broth: Drink a cup of Premium or Halal Bone Broth each day for an iron boost.
Beetroot Soup: Enjoy Beetroot Bone Broth Soup for a meal rich in both heme and non-heme iron.
Use in cooking: Add bone broth to your sauces, stews, or grains for extra nutrients.
To explore the multiple benefits of bone broth, check out our blog on the various uses of broth and broth-based soups.
