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Properties and Benefits of Bone Marrow You Didn't Know About
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Properties and Benefits of Bone Marrow You Didn't Know About

By Adriana sanchez - 2021-02-17T18:05:24Z
Bone marrow is considered an irresistible traditional dish in Mexican cuisine; however, many believe it to be an unhealthy food due to its high fat content. To break this myth, below we explain the properties and benefits of bone marrow.

What is bone marrow?

Bone marrow is the bone tissue found inside the small bones of animals, specifically the spongy, whitish tissue composed of osteoblasts, fibroblasts, osteoclasts, and adipocytes that are responsible for the formation and development of bone cells.



What are the properties of bone marrow?

Contrary to what many think, the properties of bone marrow go beyond good fats. In fact, it is high in vitamins and minerals like iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A, E, D, and K, omega 3, and even essential fatty acids (DHA and EPA).



Benefits of Bone Marrow

Now that you know the properties of bone marrow, you will be surprised by all the health benefits it can bring. Remember that these will depend on the animal from which the marrow comes.
  • Thanks to its main properties, bone marrow can help with brain development and cognitive formation, helping to prevent dementia, depression, and even vision problems.
  • Due to its high omega 3 content, it reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, as well as skin problems.
  • Consuming bone marrow could help produce white blood cells and thus strengthen the immune system.
  • Every 100 grams of bone marrow contains 7 grams of protein.

Now you can enjoy bone marrow without guilt, although remember that nothing in excess is good. Did you already know the benefits of bone marrow?
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