The source of homemade (and efficient) collagen for bone health

The source of homemade (and efficient) collagen for bone health

Forget the pills or powdered supplements! Nutritionists reveal to the blog Martha Stewart a home-made alternative, which can be equally efficient. Learn what you should take into account when consuming this natural collagen formula.

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10/09/2026
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Inês Morais Monteiro

Quem said that the only form of “efficient supplementation” comes in capsules or powders? If you have one lack of collagen, there are natural alternatives that can help improve the health of your bones.

 

Nutrition experts reveal to the blog Martha Stewart the homemade formula, which increases not only collagen intake, but also calcium intake and offers other benefits.

O broth of bones it is no longer seen as a basic recipe for grandmothers' kitchens, now it is also part of the well-being routine of athletes and not only!

What happens if you drink bone broth every day?

Improves protein levels

“ A mug of bone broth can contain about 9 to 10 grams of protein,” says Jessica Cording, says podcast host Drama-Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording and author of The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep.

Here are the differences you may notice if you consume this long-term broth:

  • Improvements in post-training muscle recovery;
  • Increasingly stable energy levels;
  • It helps to feel satiety for longer.

Can help with weight loss

Bone broth is strongly associated with weight loss, especially in fasting or “detoxification” circles, according to these nutritionists.

However, do not think it is a formula with a fat burning effect. “If someone is losing weight while drinking bone broth, it is often because they are replacing more calorie meals,” says Cording, relating this to a calorie deficit.

Other benefits of regular consumption of bone broth:

  • Promotes good intestinal health;
  • Improves sleep quality;
  • It improves mood;

Although the benefits are broad, these experts clarify that assigning the designation of a “miracle effect” may be something “too exaggerated”. In addition, they add that this broth should not replace more complete foods such as meat, fish, eggs, yogurt, vegetables and other sources of protein and fiber.

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