Aromatic chicken broth is often recommended for colds. However, is it really that useful?
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In the 21st century, it may seem that this is just a placebo that makes the process of fighting infection a little more comfortable. However, this is only partly true.
In 1998, doctors proved that chicken broth helps improve the function of cilia – special structures in the human nose that prevent foreign bodies from entering the respiratory tract. And the vegetables contained in the broth enrich it with nutrients that strengthen the immune system.
This remedy will clearly not harm a person who is already sick. In addition, it is a wonderful source of calories that the body can easily absorb even when unwell. The broth also contains glucosamine, one of the main building blocks of the digestive system, released from bones during heat treatment. The cooled broth forms a jelly-like substance, which is precisely a combination of gelatin and glucosamine, which additionally protects the mucous membrane of the digestive tract.
The broth also contains carnosine and chondroitin. The first eliminates nasal and throat congestion, and the second, together with glucosamine, is an extract of joint and ligament tissue.
Thus, chicken broth is, of course, not a medicine that cures an infection, but it serves as a good help for an ailing body and simply improves mood.
2023-12-31 10:00:37
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