Abstract
Chicken soup is a worldwide dish used in folk medicine to treat respiratory infections.
In ancient and medieval times, it was used to treat leprosy. Anecdotally, it is claimed
that chicken soup promotes healthy skin because it is rich in collagen and hyaluronic
acid. One clinical study found that consumption of chicken soup by human individuals
increased skin elasticity and decreased facial pigmentation. More research is needed
to confirm these benefits and better define the role chicken soup consumption might
have in promoting healthy, youthful skin.
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Published online: September 16, 2022
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