Bird's nest knowledge

Bird's nest has been known as a precious treasure and rare medicine in the Orient since ancient times. Over a dozen medical texts have described its various benefits. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bird's nest can nourish yin, moisturise dryness, tonify the middle, and benefit "qi". The main nutrient in bird's nest is protein, with a high-quality water-soluble glycoprotein content of about 62-63%, including about 9% sialic acid and various amino acids. Bird's nest also contains essential trace elements and minerals for the human body, such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, etc., which can help with calcium and blood supplementation, and has low-fat content. Research by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has found that bird's nest contains epidermal growth factor (EGF) and various glycoprotein components, which can stimulate DNA synthesis and cell proliferation, potentially aiding in anti-aging, smoothing fine lines, and making skin more delicate, firm and elastic. In addition, it can promote the division of immune cells, potentially enhancing immunity, reducing inflammation, and promoting wound healing.

Here is a summary of its health benefits for different groups:

Women: Bird's nest is a natural beauty and skincare product that contains EGF, which can moisturise and improve complexion, helping to maintain youth and beauty.

Men: The water-soluble protein and various amino acids in bird's nest can replenish energy, increase physical strength, and improve endurance.

Pregnant women: The abundant water-soluble protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and other trace elements in bird's nest can provide pregnant mothers with the nutrients they need, making their skin naturally beautiful and radiant, and promoting metabolism. In addition, bird's nest is a very good warm tonic, and sialic acid (bird's nest acid) is also an important key to help fetal brain development.

Babies over 6 months old: Eating bird's nest can help babies' gastrointestinal absorption and increase their appetite. (For first-time consumption, try a small amount of 1-2 tablespoons and observe for any allergic reactions.)

Elderly people: Bird's nest can supplement the elderly with nutrients, protein, trace elements, minerals, such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, etc. It can also enhance their metabolism and help supplement energy, moisturise dryness, nourish yin, tonify the middle, and benefit "qi".

Office workers: Bird's nest can provide nutritional supplementation for tired bodies, helping to provide the energy the body needs. Long-term conditioning can help office workers recover their vitality, which is a fundamental method for health.

Children and teenagers: The rich water-soluble protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, and other trace elements in bird's nest are important nutrients for the growth of children's bones and muscles during the development period, helping children to grow and develop and maintain good health.