Chicken Drumsticks contain high amounts of niacin and selenium. They are also high in protein.
3.5 oz (100g) of chicken drumsticks contain 23.6 protein, 177 calories (72 calories from fat.
Being high in niacin, drumsticks can be very beneficial to arthritic patients. Niacin can help lowering the bad cholesterol. It may also prevent heart disease.
Chicken drumsticks are a great source of selenium. Selenium are believed to be helpful in prevention of prostate cancer and also heart disease. Selenium can boost up the immune system agains bacteria and virus. It can also decrease LDL or the bad cholesterol and increase HDL aka good cholesterol.