NUTRITION PROS REVEAL: THE DOWNSIDES OF DRINKING BONE BROTH
Expert opinion from Michael Colangelo
Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of experience · USA
Bone broth has long been a culinary staple around the world, although it has recently become a trendy functional food. Bone broth is promoted for a wide range of health benefits, although there is scant scientific evidence to support many of the claims. One of the cons is cost. It can be expensive if the broth is not made at home and although nutritionally it can be a good source of the protein collagen, the amount and types of collagen vary considerably across products. Individuals with kidney disease should read bone broth labels and avoid large amounts of potassium or sodium. Making bone broth is a good way to make efficient use of an animal but the cost may not justify the benefits.
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Expert opinion from Bhanu Kalyani P
M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics · 2 years of experience · India
Bone broth can be made from any type of meat, including chicken, fish, beef, pork and lamb. The cons of drinking bone broth are: 1. Bone broth can help you loose weight. 2. Collagen in bone broth gives elasticity and structure to the skin, the loss of which leads to increased signs of aging. 3. Bone broth contains high levels of collagen, which has been linked to reduced joint pain. 4. It contains glycine, which is the precursor to glutathione, which aids in detoxifying the liver against toxic chemicals and waste accumulation.
Expert opinion from Howard E. Lewine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
Broths made from meat bones are unlikely to cause harm. Although bone broth contains collagen, dietary collagen isn't absorbed and sent straight into your joints so it doesn’t help joint pain. It doesn’t make skin firmer and smoother for the same reason. Although bone broths contain gelatine, which is claimed to be a digestive aid, there is little evidence of its effectiveness.
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