Bone Broth Protein
Bone broth protein is a powder made from broth of simmered animal bones. It contains amino acids also found in collagen, such as glycine and proline.
What it is studied for
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What is the appeal of broth protein?
Bone broth contains amino acids also found in collagen, including glycine and proline. Researchers have asked whether dietary supplies of these building blocks could support collagen formation in tissues. The idea is biologically plausible, but the composition of broth and its health effects are separate questions. 1 2
Why people take it
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
Questions people ask
Does the human study show stronger joints?
No. It measured blood amino acids, not joint strength or symptoms. 2
Is every broth low in amino acids?
No. The composition analysis found substantial recipe-to-recipe variation. 1
Does longer cooking guarantee plenty of calcium?
No. Extraction increased in the mineral study, but the amounts per serving remained small. 3