It is good to consider that chicken broth has many useful properties. For example, it is recommended for colds and flu, when the body is weakened and needs additional resources for recovery.
And light soup is also rich in substances such as magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium and copper. It helps to normalize metabolic processes and remove “bad” cholesterol from the body.
According to doctor Alexander Myasnikov, in the 70's the effect of chicken broth in colds was compared with the effect of antiviral drugs. He told about this in the program “About the most important” on the channel “Russia 1”.
True, in those years, antiviral drugs did not work at all, said Myasnikov. Which means that the effect of the broth is the same.
“Chicken broth makes you just subjectively easier, so that you better tolerate this state of illness,” - explained Myasnikov
At the same time, he clarified that it is not worth refusing chicken broth in colds, especially if it really makes you feel better.
Meanwhile, earlier Myasnikov said that ARVI is not treated in any way.
“If it is treated, the symptoms will pass in seven days, and if not treated - in a week,” - said the doctor.
Myasnikov explained that medicines are used only in cases where there are complications. For example, with angina, bronchitis. Also drugs are taken to relieve the symptoms of influenza, acute respiratory infections, coronavirus infection, viral maxillary sinusitis.
As for the effect on the virus itself, doctors can not guarantee that the drug will affect it.
Among other things, Alexander Myasnikov spoke about the benefits of coffee, and also named products rich in magnesium.