If your first instinct after waking up to a stuffy nose is to head out to the store to stock up on chicken noodle soup (or get some delivered), you likely learned it from mom or grandma. Chicken soup actually can help treat your cold symptoms, especially if you’re sipping a low-sodium, veggie-packed recipe. In fact, it’s been used as a remedy as early as the 12th century.
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References
Hopkins, A.B. (2003). Chicken soup cure may not be a myth. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Healthcare.
MedlinePlus. (2023). Common cold - how to treat at home.
Rennard, B.O., et al. (2000). Chicken soup inhibits neutrophil chemotaxis in vitro. Chest Journal.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MDDr. Schwarz is board eligible Sleep Medicine and board certified Family Medicine physician. She is a member of the AASM and ABFM.
