It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims. On TikTok, influencers and medical professionals seem to agree: bone broth does a body good.

Drinking the golden-brown elixir, they say, can alleviate joint pain, soothe digestive discomforts and smooth skin, among other benefits. There’s a little science behind these claims, but important caveats, too. Here’s what to know.

What is bone broth?.