In the past, scientists have found evidence that chicken soup contains anti-inflammatory properties that could help prevent the side effects of colds. So, could Grandma have been right after all? The idea that chicken soup – often called the ‘Jewish penicillin’ – has medicinal effects dates right back to ancient times, but, modern scientists have never fully figured out how.
Some doctors believe that the soup’s benefits are mainly psychosomatic and it’s nothing more than comfort food. Others claim that the steaming hot soup clears congestion and provides the body with the necessary hydration to flush out viruses.
Researchers believe that colds are caused by viral infections in the upper respiratory tract. The body responds by becoming inflamed, triggering white blood cells to migrate to the affected area.
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