AMU Research Reveals Chicken's Dark Side: Harmful Cholesterol & Antibiotics Rising!

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News18•10-01-2026, 06:59
AMU Research Reveals Chicken's Dark Side: Harmful Cholesterol & Antibiotics Rising!
- •AMU researcher Shirjeel Ahmed Siddiqui warns modern chicken is no longer a pure protein source.
- •Industrialized poultry farming leads to increased cholesterol and antibiotic content in chicken meat.
- •Chickens are given supplements for rapid growth, resulting in fat layers (cholesterol) in the meat.
- •Excessive antibiotic use in poultry farming leads to antibiotic residues in meat, increasing human antibiotic resistance.
- •Experts recommend limiting chicken consumption and considering indigenous alternatives like 'desi chicken' for healthier options.
Why It Matters: Modern chicken consumption poses health risks due to increased cholesterol and antibiotic resistance, urging caution.
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