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Health fads are constantly coming and going. Keto diets, juice cleanses, “superfoods”... they’ve all had their time in the spotlight. One of the current health fads is bone broth, a nutrient-packed broth that can be used in cooking or consumed simply by drinking it for its health benefits.
Before further exploring bone broth and its alkalinity, the term “pH” must first be understood. pH is a value assigned to any substance that is soluble in water. This value represents how alkaline or acidic a substance is. Values range from 0 to 14, as shown by the pH scale. As the values approach 0, they become more and more acidic. In the same way, as values increase towards 14, they become increasingly alkaline. A truly neutral substance, like pure water, has a pH of 7.
The human body functions properly at specific pH levels. Eating a diet that is overly acidic can put you at risk of kidney stones, as the pH of your urine is directly affected by the pH of the foods and drinks you consume. It is important to eat a balanced diet of both alkaline and acidic foods to regulate your body’s pH levels.
Bone broth does not have one specific pH value, since it is typically made at home and can vary based on the animal bones used, how much bone is used, and how long the bone is cooked. However, the pH of bone broth typically ranges from 5.61 (acidic) to 8.38 (alkaline) (1). Bone broth is often cooked with an acid, like vinegar, which may lower its pH value.
Despite bone broth’s pH varying, it is still considered alkaline-forming (2). This means that bone broth has an alkalizing effect on the body, even if its pH value is under 7.
While the benefits of bone broth still need to be further researched, people who drink bone broth have noticed many potential benefits.
First, bone broth is anti-inflammatory. Because bone broth contains collagen, it acts as a shock absorber, which is good for your joint health (2).
Additionally, both bones and marrow cooked to make bone broth contain a multitude of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, B, and E (3). These minerals are good for your joint health, bone health, and sleep quality.
Lastly, bone broth has been connected to weight loss. Bone broth tends to be very low in calories, but it can also make you feel full, which may reduce overall calorie intake.
Eating a diet that includes alkaline foods and beverages is beneficial to your health. First, alkaline foods by their nature are whole, non-processed foods. Alkaline foods include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and broths–all of which are nutrient-packed and known to support various bodily functions. Additionally, an alkaline diet has been known to help relieve symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn, and inflammation.
Bone broth is trending currently for its health benefits, but ultimately more research needs to be done to fully understand its health effects. That being said, bone broth is rich in nutrients and low in calories, which may help with weight loss for some people. Bone broth is alkaline-forming, so it will have an alkalizing effect on the body, despite its pH. Drinking bone broth or adding it to a stew is a simple way to boost alkalinity in your diet.
What pH is bone broth?
The pH of bone broth typically ranges from 5.61 to 8.38.
What is the most alkalizing food?
Spinach and kale are currently known as the most alkalizing foods.
Is bone broth anti-aging?
While some people claim that bone broth is anti-aging, not enough research has been conducted on the health benefits of bone broth to support the claim.
References
Der-jen Hsu, et. al.,National Library of Medicine,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5533136/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Madeleine Kelly,Canadian Running,https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/bone-broth-the-ingredient-runners-are-loving/
Adrienne Seitz and Freydis Hjalmarsdottir,Healthline,https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bone-broth-101
