In China, there is a folk saying that the head of a chicken is poisonous. The longer a chicken grows, the more toxic it is, because when it pecks, it will inevitably eat some substances containing heavy metals. In fact, these harmful substances will accumulate in the brain tissue of chickens. As the life span of chickens is prolonged, the toxin will increase. People will take these harmful substances with them while enjoying them. This statement has no scientific basis and is unreliable.
Modern medical research shows that the high cholesterol content in chicken brain will increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, especially for the three high people. It is recommended to eat less or no chicken head.
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From the point of view of nutrition, although the chicken head contains no better nutrients than other parts, the chicken brain contains more cholesterol. And Celosia cristata contains hyaluronic acid, which is good for eyes. Skin experiments show that hyaluronic acid can make the skin smooth, and injection of hyaluronic acid after partial removal of membrane in rabbit knee joint can alleviate and prevent the degenerative changes of articular cartilage. Other functions of hyaluronic acid include regulating extracellular fluid and electrolyte, and promoting wound healing.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the nutritional value of chicken head is also recorded: chicken head is sweet and warm, nourishing liver and kidney, dredging collaterals and promoting blood circulation, promoting acne rash, treating epidemic acne rash and regulating fetal qi.
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If you like chicken, you must know how to eat it. These parts of chicken can't be eaten casually.