Bone Broth
Also known as: Chicken broth · Beef bone broth · Collagen broth
A comforting food many people with Crohn’s lean on during flares. Members describe it as soothing, but there’s no clinical research behind it.
Why people try it
Bone broth is simmered for many hours to draw out gelatin, amino acids and minerals. It’s easy to digest when solid food is difficult, and it features in popular IBD diets such as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, so it’s a common go-to during flares.
What people report
- Several Crohn’s Forum members described broth as soothing and easy to tolerate during flares.
- One member felt their fistula was quieter when they drank broth regularly.
- One member managed a flare on a broth-based diet for a while.
Counter-reports & downsides
- That same member still needed prednisolone to reach remission.
- A homemade batch upset one member’s stomach.
- Some members raised concerns about lead leaching from bones into broth.
Where it’s discussed
Public threads we drew from. Read them in full for the context around each experience.
- Bone broth soup is great. Crohn’s Forum
- Bone broth Crohn’s Forum
What the research says
There are no clinical studies of bone broth in Crohn’s disease. Its practical value is as an easy-to-digest source of fluid, salt and some protein during flares, when eating is difficult.
No published studies in IBD yet.
Forms people mention
Homemade broth, or ready-made broths and powders.
Amounts people mention online are personal choices, not recommendations.
Safety
- Shop-bought broths can be very high in salt.
- Broth alone isn’t nutritionally complete. Long broth-only stretches risk malnutrition, which people with Crohn’s are already prone to.
If you decide to try it
Talk to your gastroenterologist first, especially if you take prescription medication. If you go ahead, these quality markers help:
- Low-sodium versions if buying ready-made
- Short ingredient lists, without onion or garlic if those trigger your symptoms
Coming soon
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