Is it common to hear "it tastes just like chicken"? Granted, if you like chicken, then you might find it encouraging to imagine something you have never tried before tasting (or hoping to taste) like something you like. Even if you aren't a big chicken fan, chicken can help you with fatigue, according to research.
This study (via Medical Science Monitor) examined the effects of chicken essence on fatigue in 20 male participants. The participants completed a mental fatigue task over a period of four weeks while also drinking chicken essence or placebo drinks. The study concluded that "daily consuming chicken essence could be effective for recovering from mental fatigue and is a promising candidate for use as an anti-fatigue food." In addition to suggesting chicken essence could help with mental fatigue, the researchers also noted that certain antioxidants found in chicken essence (carnosine and anserine) may also be involved.
In addition to protein, it can also help you lose weight (via WebMD). According to the Mayo Clinic, obesity may be the cause of fatigue. Chicken also contains vitamins B12, copper, iron, and zinc, according to the USDA. However, when eating chicken, it is important to keep a healthy portion. When doing this, you also need to consider how physically active you are.
