Ghee

Are you enjoying ghee in your diet yet? At Bulletproof, we love ghee not only for its delicious taste but also its many health benefits. It has a high smoke point and a delicious flavor, making it ideal for sautéing and frying. Plus, its high-fat, nutrient-dense profile makes it ideal for a keto diet, paleo diet and Whole30 diet.

Ghee, also known as clarified butter, is a traditional ingredient with a rich history in various cultures. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine. In it, ghee holds a revered status for its therapeutic properties and nutritional benefits. Ghee is considered a sattvic food, believed to promote balance and harmony within the body and mind. It is often used in Ayurvedic rituals, cooking and medicinal preparations due to its believed ability to support digestion, nourish tissues and support well-being.¹

You might be wondering: What is ghee made from? What’s the difference between ghee vs. butter? Is ghee dairy-free? What is clarified butter? Read on to learn about how ghee can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of ghee. You’ll also discover how we approach ghee at Bulletproof, ghee recipes and answers to common questions you may have about ghee. Let’s dive in!

You may have heard ghee referred to as ghee butter or clarified butter. In essence, both terms refer to the same clarified form of butter.

Ghee is produced by heating butter to separate the milk solids and water from the fat. First, butter is melted over low heat to allow the water to evaporate. Next, the melted butter is heated even more, causing the milk solids to separate and settle at the bottom of the pan. The clear, golden liquid on top is the clarified butter, which is then strained to remove any remaining milk solids. This process takes out the impurities and results in pure butterfat, known as ghee. Ghee has a rich, nutty flavor.

So, what are the benefits of ghee?

Learn more about ghee’s many nutritional properties from recent scientific studies:

Ghee could help lower cardiovascular risk factors according to a cross-sectional study of 5,550 adults ages 35–65 in Iran.⁸ The study found that people who consumed ghee were less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome. (Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension and obesity.) In some instances, components of metabolic syndrome improved when participants increased ghee consumption.

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are found in ghee. They contribute to better intestinal health and alter the gut microflora.⁹ A study of 45 people in China included 30 who took MCT milk and 15 who took a milk placebo for 12 weeks. Those who took MCT had better digestive health, including an improved serum profile. Ghee could contribute to increased immunity and more diverse microbiomes.

Ghee is also a good source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fatty acid found in dairy products. A study of 90 participants in Iran found that CLA could help fight oxidative stress for patients with COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.¹⁰ CLA’s antioxidant properties can help scavenge free radicals, potentially protecting cells from damage.

These studies are great news for ghee lovers. Next, let’s look at why ghee has become such a central part of the Bulletproof diet.

The Bulletproof diet favors eating nutrient-dense foods for better physical and cognitive performance. It also supports weight loss and well-being. As we’ve seen, ghee is rich in fat-soluble vitamins, healthy fats, short-chain fatty acids and antioxidants. Ghee is the perfect addition to a keto diet, paleo diet and Whole30 diet and that’s why we include it as a healthy fat in so many Bulletproof recipes.

Spotlight on Ghee

Our Grass-Fed Ghee is even more delicious than butter and it’s lactose-free. We love to use it in the Bulletproof diet as a nutritious alternative to cooking oils or butter. And of course, it provides the creamy flavor profile to our famous Bulletproof Coffee.

As with all our products, we use the highest quality ingredients, which in this case is milk from New Zealand cows. And we thoroughly test all aspects of our product to produce the best ghee possible.

Our Supplement Testing Standards

At Bulletproof, we don’t leave the quality of our products up to chance. From sourcing ingredients to final composition testing, we commit to a science-backed approach. We work with third-party labs so that you can trust the integrity of our testing process.

All our supplements go through four layers of quality testing. The first test looks at the ingredients to make sure they are present and not diluted. Then, we test for purity and check for any harmful contaminants. After that, we do strength testing to measure the amount of active ingredients and ensure that they match what’s written on the label. And finally, the last step involves composition testing. This is when we verify that the product meets all label specifications.

Our testing process is extensive, but it means that you can trust our ghee to be accurately labelled, safe and effective.