Eating chicken noodle soup when you're sick with a cold or flu won't cure your ailments, but it can help support your body with hydration, nutrients, and mild, potentially anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting effects. These effects may help your body's healing process and reduce how long you're sick.

1. Sustained Hydration

You may have a reduced appetite when you're ill, making it difficult to take in the nutrients and fluids you need to recover. A serving of chicken noodle soup helps your body gain nutrients and fluids in a form it can easily process.

Warm chicken noodle soup is an easy-to-digest food that provides water and electrolytes such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients support hydration and help maintain electrolyte balance during fever or illness.

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