Soup That Heals

🟢 EVIDENCE-BASED BENEFITS

of Healing: Oxtail Soup Ingredients for Sodium Absorption Issues

Sodium absorption issues may be due to gut inflammation, electrolyte imbalances, or renal/adrenal dysfunction. This nutrient-dense soup contains ingredients shown in research to support sodium regulation and overall gut and metabolic health.

🦴 Oxtail (Bone & Marrow Broth)

Key Nutrients: Sodium, collagen, glycine
🩺 Health Role: Repairs gut lining, provides natural electrolytes

🥕 Carrots

Key Nutrients: Potassium, carotenoids
🧪 Benefit: Antioxidant, balances sodium

🥬 Celery

Key Nutrients: Organic sodium, apigenin
💧 Benefit: Natural diuretic, supports gut motility

🌟 Star Anise

Key Nutrients: Anethole, shikimic acid
🌀 Benefit: Improves gut motility, supports kidney sodium

🧅 Onions

Key Nutrients: Quercetin, prebiotics
🧠 Benefit: Supports kidney sodium handling

🥬 Baby Bok Choy

Key Nutrients: Potassium, glucosinolates
🔥 Benefit: Electrolyte support, anti-inflammatory

✅ Practical Tip

Simmer your soup for at least 4–6 hours to extract minerals and amino acids. Add bok choy and carrots near the end to preserve nutrients. Avoid refined salt—let natural sodium from celery and oxtail balance the flavor.