Article Date: 4 March 2019
Before collagen powders and overpriced elixirs took over your feed, there was stock. Simple, slow-cooked, mineral-rich stock, a humble pantry staple that’s been quietly healing guts and calming inflammation for centuries.
At BioHax, we call it what it is: the original functional food. But we also break down when (and how) to use it properly, because more isn’t always better, and yes, there is such a thing as too much.
What Bone Broth Actually Does in the Body
Bone broth isn’t just warm comfort food, it’s liquid scaffolding. When made properly (think long simmer, quality bones, filtered water, no sketchy powders), it delivers:
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Gelatin and collagen to support gut lining, skin elasticity, and joint health
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Amino acids (glycine, proline, glutamine) to repair tissues and calm inflammation
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Bioavailable minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus
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Natural electrolytes to rehydrate and support adrenal function
It’s naturally low in sugar, carbs, and irritants, ideal for those with gut issues, sluggish livers, or aggressive candida overgrowth.
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Why It’s a Game-Changer for Candida Recovery
If you’re in the thick of a candida protocol, you’re likely avoiding fermented foods, sugar, carbs, and anything remotely fun. Bone broth becomes your gut-soothing fallback, feeding the cells that line your intestines while starving candida of fuel.
Here’s how it helps:
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Supports gut lining and tight junction repair
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Fuels liver detoxification pathways
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Eases inflammation in the GI tract
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Provides hydration and minerals during low-carb detox
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Works well with gentle, candida-safe veggies like zucchini, silverbeet, celery, and bok choy
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Clean, Slow, and Done Right
At BioHax, we love broth, but only when it’s made the traditional way.
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No MSG
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No cube concentrates
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No aluminium pots (stainless steel is preferred)
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Just filtered water, quality bones, and time
Bone broth isn’t a trend. It’s a tool; one that can rebuild the gut, support liver health, and reset the body when used with intention.
How Much Bone Broth Is Safe — and When to Have It
Bone broth works best when used consistently but mindfully. It’s not about guzzling litres, it’s about dosing your gut like a pro.
Safe Daily Intake
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100–250mL per day is plenty for most adults
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For gut repair or candida recovery, start with 100mL and build up slowly
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If you’re doing fasting or a modified cleanse, you can have a second cup later in the day
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For kids or sensitive tummies: halve the amount and dilute if needed
Best Time to Have It
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Morning: on an empty stomach to soothe the gut lining and support liver drainage
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Before bed: for a calming hit of glycine to help wind down (especially helpful during detox phases)
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Pre-meal: if you’re using it as a digestive primer or to curb cravings during sugar withdrawal
What to Pair It With
To boost the anti-inflammatory and liver-supportive effects, pair your broth with:
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→ Turmeric + Curcumin - shop here
Supports liver detox, reduces gut inflammation, and works synergistically with glycine. -
→ Celtic Sea Salt - shop here
Replenishes electrolytes and enhances trace mineral absorption. -
→ Chopped Silverbeet or Bok Choy
Wilt in just before serving to provide fibre and support bile flow — without feeding candida. -
→ BioHax Dandelion Root - shop here
Adds extra liver support when detox load is high, especially during candida die-off or post-antifungal phases.
Keep it clean: always use filtered water, stainless steel or ceramic cookware, and glass storage jars. Skip the foil, aluminium, and “broth” cubes that spike histamine and destroy the point entirely.
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