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Bone broth is said to contain large amounts of collagen, a group of proteins found throughout the body that give structure to connective tissue, bones, and more. But does that mean drinking bone broth is actually better for your bone health? And what other effects might this trendy beverage have on your health?
References
1. Heid M. Science can’t explain why everyone is drinking bone broth. TIME. January 6, 2016. time.com/4159156/bone-broth-health-benefits
2. Monro JA, Leon R, Puri BK. The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets. Med Hypotheses. 2013;80(4):389-390. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2012.12.026
3. Health Canada. Lead Information Package. October 20, 2021. canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/lead/lead-information-package-some-commonly-asked-questions-about-lead-human-health.html#
4. World Health Organization. “12. Chemical Fact Sheets: Lead.” Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality (4th ed.); 415–418. https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/wash-documents/water-safety-and-quality/chemical-fact-sheets-2022/lead-fact-sheet-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=4983142a_2&download=true
Bone broth is said to contain large amounts of collagen, a group of proteins found throughout the body that give structure to connective tissue, bones, and more. But does that mean drinking bone broth is actually better for your bone health? And what other effects might this trendy beverage have on your health?
References
1. Heid M. Science can’t explain why everyone is drinking bone broth. TIME. January 6, 2016. time.com/4159156/bone-broth-health-benefits
2. Monro JA, Leon R, Puri BK. The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets. Med Hypotheses. 2013;80(4):389-390. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2012.12.026
3. Health Canada. Lead Information Package. October 20, 2021. canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/lead/lead-information-package-some-commonly-asked-questions-about-lead-human-health.html#
4. World Health Organization. “12. Chemical Fact Sheets: Lead.” Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality (4th ed.); 415–418. https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/wash-documents/water-safety-and-quality/chemical-fact-sheets-2022/lead-fact-sheet-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=4983142a_2&download=true
