Can I eat chicken if I have shingles?

Dr. Jordan Scott
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2025-05-23 09:34:55
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Herpes zoster is an acute skin disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection. It is often related to weakness and decreased immunity. Since herpes zoster is not an allergic disease, there are not many taboos in diet. Meat, eggs and milk are rich in nutrients, vitamins and trace elements. Chicken is rich in protein and nutrients. It is good for nerve pain and nerve damage repair in shingles. Eating chicken properly is no problem unless it is a clear allergy to chicken. In other cases, eating chicken in shingles is no problem and beneficial.