Study Overview

Independent research showing measurable improvements in gut health,
digestion, nutrient absorption, and food tolerance.

Single-Arm Clinical Study

Study Design

National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM)

Institution

30 adults

Participants

12 weeks

Duration

What Makes Us Different

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Australia's First Clinical Bone Broth Study
Evaluated in Australia's first publicly available clinical study of an Australian bone broth
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Protein & Collagen
5g of protein including naturally occurring collagen peptides
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No fillers. No preservatives. No artificial additives
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Fits Most Eating Styles
Low FODMAP, Keto, Paleo, gluten free and dairy free
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NIIM Clinical Study Results

Clinical Proof Points

After 8 weeks, participants experienced improvements across digestion and overall wellbeing. This included reduced lower and upper digestive symptoms, better stool consistency and regularity, and improvements in quality of life such as sleep, energy, physical functioning, and mental wellbeing.

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80%
Regained tolerance to FODMAP foods
More than 80% of participants reported they were able to tolerate FODMAP-containing foods again after 8 weeks, with fewer digestive symptoms associated with these foods
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33%
Improved tolerance to common trigger foods
Around one-third of participants regained tolerance to foods including gluten, dairy, spicy, acidic, fried and egg-based foods after the intervention
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33%
Improved gut barrier function
Laboratory testing showed improvements in markers associated with gut barrier function, suggesting healthier intestinal integrity after 8 weeks
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38%
Reduced intestinal permeability
The lactulose-to-mannitol ratio improved by 38%, indicating a reduction in intestinal permeability during the study period

Digestive Symptom Improvements

Significant improvements across all major digestive concerns

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Constipation

Statistically significant improvement | Reduced constipation symptoms and improved bowel regularity

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Diarrhoea

Statistically significant improvement | Reduced diarrhoea symptoms and improved digestive comfort

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Bowel Urgency

Statistically significant improvement | Reduced urgency and improved bowel control

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Abdominal Pain

Statistically significant improvement | Reduced abdominal pain and digestive discomfort

Bristol Stool Scale Improvements

Following eight weeks of Broth & Co Beef Bone Broth Powder, participants showed a significant shift towards Bristol Stool Type 4—the stool consistency considered optimal for healthy bowel function. Bowel frequency also improved towards the normal range of one to two motions per day

Type 1-2 (Constipated)

Before Study

45%

After Study

15%

Type 3 (Slightly Constipated)

Before Study

25%

After Study

20%

Type 4 (Ideal)

Before Study

20%

After Study

55%

Type 5–7 (Loose Stools)

Before Study

10%

After Study

10%

Key Research Findings

Rapid Onset

Improvements in digestive symptoms were observed from the first two weeks of daily consumption

Sustained Improvement

Improvements continued throughout the 8-week intervention period.

High Compliance

94% study compliance demonstrated excellent participant adherence and tolerability

Greater Benefits with Two Serves

Participants consuming two serves daily experienced greater improvements than those consuming one serve

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Professional Endorsements

Australian Dietitians

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Integrative & Functional Practitioners

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Understanding the Study

Study Strengths

  • Conducted by the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM)
  • Australia's first publicly available clinical study of an Australian bone broth
  • 12-week clinical study (including 8-week intervention)
  • Multiple validated clinical outcome measures
  • High participant compliance (94%)

Study Limitations

  • Single-arm clinical study
  • Moderate sample size (30 participants)
  • Self-reported symptoms alongside objective measures
  • Further research will continue to strengthen the evidence base