Abstract:There had been a long history of using chicken broths to improve and treat diseases.In traditional medicine,chicken broths had the effects of warming up the body,elevating energy and vitality,strengthening organs and bones,etc.Recent researches proved that consuming chicken broths can relieve cold symptoms,tiredness,promoting metabolism and increasing immune functions.People found that chicken broths are rich in nutrients like proteins,various amino acids,minerals and trace elements,etc.Carnosine and anserine which are important nutrients in chicken broth,are histamine dipeptide compounds and antioxidative substances with multiple bioactivities.They act as precursors of central nervous histaminergic transmitters,which can regulate central nervous histamine level and activity of serotonin,and hence activate serotonin-related physiological activities.Results showed that chicken broth can improve sleeping qualities,lighten up mood and regulate rhythm of life.With the industrialization of chicken broth production,people are paying much more attention to functional foods like chicken essences.This article summarizes the researches on active components and physiological effects of chicken broths and elucidates the related mechanisms,which can provide consumers with more beneficial information.on the research and development of chicken broths.
