Broiler chickens are often accused of using harmful hormones and drugs to make them grow faster. People believe that it is dangerous for health. However, international research and health experts completely refute this theory.
How Broiler Chickens grow Fast:
Chicken meat is a great source of protein for everyone, for fitness enthusiasts or the general public. 100 grams of chicken breast contains approximately 25-31 grams of protein. Moreover, other parts of chicken also contain fat, so the protein content may be lower. It is often said on social media and in general discussions that broiler chickens are fed dangerous drugs, antibiotics and growth hormone injections in factories to raise them in just 35 to 40 days.
It is argued that this is the reason why these chickens grow so fast and that eating them has a negative effect on human health, especially on the growth of children. But is this really true? Scientists and international poultry experts consider this claim to be a complete myth. Let’s find out the real truth behind this.
Are chickens really given hormones?
A Humane League report states that a common misconception is that broiler chickens are given artificial hormones to make them grow faster. However, international experts and government organizations clearly state that this is completely false. In fact, it is completely illegal to give broiler chickens any growth hormones to make them grow faster. It is prohibited by law. Moreover, it is scientifically impossible to administer hormones to thousands or even millions of chickens.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Palaniappan Manikam said on his Instagram, “People’s fear about broiler chickens is a complete myth. Commercially sold chickens do not use any artificial hormones to grow faster. Scientifically and practically, it is not possible for poultry farms to inject every chicken daily. If digestive hormones are given orally through feed, the chickens’ system digests them like normal protein, causing no effect.“
