Bird's Nest Knowledge
Health Benefits of Consuming Bird’s Nest
Bird’s nest contains mainly proteins and amino acids (50-60%), carbohydrates and various mineral salts. Protein in bird’s nests come in the form of water-soluble glycoproteins, which are crucial to produce essential amino acids that our own body tissues cannot make. In addition, bird’s nest also contains more than 15 amino acids, including two essential amino acids (threonine and valine), which are the basic building blocks for tissue regeneration and body immunity.
The main carbohydrate in bird’s nest is sialic acid which is purported to contribute to neurological and intellectual development in infants, whilst other major carbohydrates include galactosamine, galactose and fucose. Also rich in mineral salts, bird’s nest contains sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc, all of which are essential for development of bones, tissues, blood and nerve cells as well as various physiological processes.
(Source: Lim Chan Koon and Earl of Cranbrook (2002), Swiftlets of Borneo : Builders of Edible Nests)
In addition, bird’s nests have also been found to contain antioxidants
which help increase body immunity and lower the risk of cancer,
heart disease, macular degeneration and diabetes.
(Source: http://www.hkfsta.com.hk/articles/special/article7.htm)
With our commitment to producing top-quality bird’s nest without usage of any chemicals, additives, preservatives or colourings, you can be assured that all of the natural goodness of bird’s nest mentioned above will remain intact for your wholesome enjoyment and benefit.
- Improves blood circulation, metabolim, memory and agility
- Helps alleviates asthma
- Moisturises and lightens the skin
- Helps regulate menstrual cycle
- Enhances foetus immunity and speeds up post-delivery recuperation when comsumed during pregnancy
- Improves lung, kidney and intestinal functions
- Helps boost the body’s overall immune system
Bird’s nest contains mainly proteins and amino acids (50-60%), carbohydrates and various mineral salts. Protein in bird’s nests come in the form of water-soluble glycoproteins, which are crucial to produce essential amino acids that our own body tissues cannot make. In addition, bird’s nest also contains more than 15 amino acids, including two essential amino acids (threonine and valine), which are the basic building blocks for tissue regeneration and body immunity.
The main carbohydrate in bird’s nest is sialic acid which is purported to contribute to neurological and intellectual development in infants, whilst other major carbohydrates include galactosamine, galactose and fucose. Also rich in mineral salts, bird’s nest contains sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc, all of which are essential for development of bones, tissues, blood and nerve cells as well as various physiological processes.
(Source: Lim Chan Koon and Earl of Cranbrook (2002), Swiftlets of Borneo : Builders of Edible Nests)
In recent times, the most
interesting discovery by
researchers in Hong Kong is that
the glycoproteins in bird’s nests
contains elements of mitogenic
stimulation factor and epidermic
growth factor (“EGF”) which
can stimulate cell growth and
reproduction and strengthen
the immune system. As such,
it has excellent potential for
restoring fine complexion and
youthfulness, thus slowing down
the ageing process.
(Source: http://www.hkfsta.com.hk/articles/special/article7.htm)
With our commitment to producing top-quality bird’s nest without usage of any chemicals, additives, preservatives or colourings, you can be assured that all of the natural goodness of bird’s nest mentioned above will remain intact for your wholesome enjoyment and benefit.
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