April 2013 PMID 23375414

The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets.

J A Monro, R Leon, B K Puri

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a strong recognition of heavy metal risks in bone broth, with mentions of specific findings like lead levels in organic chicken broth and references to scientific studies. Words like 'dangerous,' 'risk,' and 'sequester' reveal concern, while references to further research sources demonstrate a desire for informed decision-making.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential risk of lead contamination in bone broth, supporting the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity and concern, especially with exchanges about lead levels in organic and store-bought broths.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference multiple sources, such as PubMed and studies, and share personal opinions, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on health risks and safety precautions suggests these discussions could influence consumer behavior and dietary choices.

Abstract in brief

  • Bone broth diets are being recommended for various health conditions, but bones can contain lead, a heavy metal that can be released during broth preparation.
  • A small study found that chicken bone broths, especially those made from skin, cartilage, and cooked bones, can have lead levels several times higher than the water used to make them.
  • Due to the toxic effects of lead, healthcare professionals should consider the risk of lead contamination when recommending bone broth diets to patients.

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Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern environment 3 different types of organic chicken broth...contained several times the lead conc of the water w which broth is made" https://t.co/C7LSLPnDFL

Nov 14, 2022 · 14 likes · 6 shares · 37,049 followers View post →
ホリスティック獣医Sara
@sara_holistic · X

骨スープ(#ボーンブロス)の中に鉛が高濃度に検出されています

Oct 26, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 2,456 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

Organic bones & lead in bone broth: The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets "lead conc's in 3 different types of organic chicken broth...found to have markedly high lead concentrations, of 9.5 & 7.01 μg/L" 8-10x ⬆️ than tap water @ 0.89 μg/L https://t.co/C7LSLPEGHL

Nov 28, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 37,049 followers View post →
Matthew
@GoodTexture · X

@Balkiiissss @bicepsbybritt @VeraSaltCo worth checking on the heavy metal contents in bone broths. it seems generally to be unusually high https://t.co/Fu78z00ePE

Aug 22, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,029 followers View post →
Matt Brignall
@drbrignall · X

@GidMK @MatthewJDalby I don't think any conversation about bone broth is complete without risk of lead contamination and of sodium overload. The lead thing is not a concern with a homemade chicken noodle soup from time to time, but in bizarro world, it may be. https://t.co/0OG4eBBbEt

Jan 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,034 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@AdoreLab You can absorb the amino acids from the collagen in bone broth. For example, bone broth contains glycine, an important amino acid for building collagen. But there is some concern about heavy metals in bone broth. https://t.co/wWB7VKibFn

Jun 28, 2023 · 1 like · 59,988 followers View post →

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Artificial Shitposting Intelligence
@shitpost9000 · X

@gptbrooke thats crazy apparently all bones have lead but the broth is still under the legal limit for water https://t.co/GRK5H3ASDI

Jan 21, 2025 · 446 followers View post →
Jessica writes "some messed-up stuff"
@authorlevai.bsky.social · Bluesky

I did not need this. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23375414/

Oct 21, 2024 · 2 shares View post →
Matthew
@GoodTexture · X

RT @GoodTexture: @Balkiiissss @bicepsbybritt @VeraSaltCo worth checking on the heavy metal contents in bone broths. it seems generally to b…

Aug 22, 2024 · 1 share · 6,029 followers View post →
Matthew
@GoodTexture · X

@Balkiiissss @bicepsbybritt @VeraSaltCo worth checking on the heavy metal contents in bone broths. it seems generally to be unusually high https://t.co/Fu78z00ePE

Aug 22, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,029 followers View post →
Northfield Acupuncture Clinic
@northfieldclin1 · X

Bone Broth and Toxic Metals https://t.co/hcJrOKFC3N via @YouTube

Jul 27, 2024 · 276 followers View post →
Chris DeVocht
@ChrisDeVocht_ · X

@astro_toaster @RasmussenT56381 Me? I get a bunch of glycine from ground beef & bones can leach lead into the broth so I wouldn't make bone broth a staple https://t.co/M6iLGxUR1R

Jul 7, 2024 · 1 like · 4,972 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@Sydney843 To me, this raises concerns: https://t.co/wWB7VKibFn

Nov 6, 2023 · 59,988 followers View post →
bryan
@bryan_e · X

@nwilliams030 be careful, there is a risk of lead contamination in bone broth https://t.co/BNK2nJQico

Sep 19, 2023 · 190 followers View post →
John Isgitt
@IsgittJohn · X

@Mark_Sisson https://t.co/Opbqx4QkCC.

Jul 9, 2023 · 511 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@AdoreLab You can absorb the amino acids from the collagen in bone broth. For example, bone broth contains glycine, an important amino acid for building collagen. But there is some concern about heavy metals in bone broth. https://t.co/wWB7VKibFn

Jun 28, 2023 · 1 like · 59,988 followers View post →
HRoark Ⓥ
@SLCvegan · X

@calleymeans @kettleandfire https://t.co/GGxVxHZS8p

May 17, 2023 · 586 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

Organic bones & lead in bone broth: The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets "lead conc's in 3 different types of organic chicken broth...found to have markedly high lead concentrations, of 9.5 & 7.01 μg/L" 8-10x ⬆️ than tap water @ 0.89 μg/L https://t.co/C7LSLPEGHL

Nov 28, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 37,049 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

@zachhomol_ @mattizzo F bone broth Full of lead, even organic Enjoy https://t.co/C7LSLPEGHL

Nov 27, 2022 · 1 like · 37,049 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

RT @NutriDetect: I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern e…

Nov 16, 2022 · 6 shares · 37,049 followers View post →
Loukas Dourtourekas
@LDourtourekas · X

RT @NutriDetect: I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern e…

Nov 16, 2022 · 6 shares · 144 followers View post →
Ed
@eml229 · X

RT @NutriDetect: I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern e…

Nov 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 435 followers View post →
Gentle Mutt
@GentleMutt · X

RT @NutriDetect: I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern e…

Nov 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 789 followers View post →
Josh Guetzkow
@joshg99 · X

RT @NutriDetect: I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern e…

Nov 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 20,964 followers View post →
Will of Europa
@Will_of_Europa · X

RT @NutriDetect: I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern e…

Nov 14, 2022 · 6 shares · 4,612 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

I don't do broth "bones are known to sequester heavy metal lead, contamination w which is widespread throughout modern environment 3 different types of organic chicken broth...contained several times the lead conc of the water w which broth is made" https://t.co/C7LSLPnDFL

Nov 14, 2022 · 14 likes · 6 shares · 37,049 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

@earthheaux First hope the bones aren't full of lead, for you first, then your animals, then your plants https://t.co/C7LSLPnDFL

Nov 14, 2022 · 37,049 followers View post →
Keith Baar
@MuscleScience · X

@DesboroughChris @Fit_For_Golf Bone broth can be a good source collagen. Just be careful. Bones are where animals store heavy metals, so bone broth can be contaminated with lead. https://t.co/BfoXdrnNES

Nov 7, 2022 · 1 like · 32,661 followers View post →
James Mitchell
@JimJamMitch · X

@InnerwisdomOwl @blackprints It's also how to consume more lead https://t.co/hM0LOLBapf

Apr 24, 2022 · 16 followers View post →
Molotov Mocktail
@ColbyCramden · X

BONE BROTH RISKY: https://t.co/YkffjhT1F4 < focuses on chicken... "...bones are known to sequester the heavy metal lead, contamination with which is widespread throughout the modern environment. Such sequestered lead can then be mobilised from the bones." https://t.co/aS9Pkqigwm

Apr 18, 2022 · 270 followers View post →
Georgie & Donny
@jowaller12 · X

@sebpowell Interesting to mention lead poisoning, which also causes anaemia and weakness. I looked up the all-the-rage bone broth the other day. Lead is sequestered in the bones and indeed, organic chicken broth contains dangerously high levels https://t.co/pxxVa65S0T

Apr 9, 2022 · 1 like · 347 followers View post →
Forthewelfare
@Forthewelfare · X

RT @sara_holistic: 骨スープ(#ボーンブロス)の中に鉛が高濃度に検出されています

Oct 27, 2021 · 1 share · 384 followers View post →
ホリスティック獣医Sara
@sara_holistic · X

骨スープ(#ボーンブロス)の中に鉛が高濃度に検出されています

Oct 26, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 2,456 followers View post →
III%er
@Staticstatistic · X

@oyinmiebi_peter @TobiGbemisola 2. pub https://t.co/6c8kP5C6d2 › ... The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets - PubMed If you take the time to Google, you will see several.

Nov 28, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 507 followers View post →
HRoark Ⓥ
@SLCvegan · X

@JoannaLePut You probably don't want to elevate your kids' lead levels. "Broth made from chicken bones was found to have...up to a 10x increase in lead." BTW the bones tested in the study were from organic chickens. https://t.co/GGxVxHHIUh

Oct 26, 2020 · 586 followers View post →
Health Nerd
@GidMK · X

RT @drbrignall: @GidMK @MatthewJDalby I don't think any conversation about bone broth is complete without risk of lead contamination and of…

Jan 20, 2020 · 1 share · 74,552 followers View post →
Matt Brignall
@drbrignall · X

@GidMK @MatthewJDalby I don't think any conversation about bone broth is complete without risk of lead contamination and of sodium overload. The lead thing is not a concern with a homemade chicken noodle soup from time to time, but in bizarro world, it may be. https://t.co/0OG4eBBbEt

Jan 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,034 followers View post →
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