
You may often hear these from the old adults “Bird’s Nest is good for your health” “Bird’s Nest has a lot of nutrition” and so on. Meanwhile, your reaction would be “What’s really good about Bird’s Nest?” “Bird’s Nest doesn’t cost cheap eh”.
Well, you are on the right page! Generally speaking, Edible Bird’s Nest (EBN) helps to
Boost the body’s immune system
Improve brain function development & enhance memory
Improve the function of the lungs and kidneys
Increase cell tissues' repair and promote cell regeneration
Need more explanation on that? Keep reading and you will discover the goodness of consuming this natural superfood, EBN for multiple groups of people.
Ladies
Improve blood circulation and get rid of toxin
Restore collagen, maintain youthfulness and enhance skin complexion, that commonly called as “Anti-aging effect”
Pregnancy
Improve blood supply and blood flow
Strengthen the immune system for stronger health
Provide extra nutrients for both mother and baby
Promote healthy growth to the fetus by stimulating cell growth
Notes: It is recommended that mothers consume bird’s nest only after the first three months of pregnancy for the embryo to grow properly. Consult with a doctor for consumption advice.
Mother who gave birth
Restore nutrients and energy loss from pre and post laboring
Help mothers recover smooth skin and relieve stretch marks
Strengthen immune system and body health
Notes: It is recommended that mothers consume bird’s nest only after the first three months of pregnancy for the embryo to grow properly. Consult with a doctor for consumption advice.
4 months old above Baby / Children / Young Adults
Facilitate brain development and intelligence
Improve cognition performance (learning, thinking, creativity, etc…)
Notes: It is recommended that mothers consume bird’s nest only after the first three months of pregnancy for the embryo to grow properly. Consult with a doctor for consumption advice.
Smokers / Long Covid Symptoms
Relieves respiratory illnesses
Strengthen the function of the lungs and kidneys
Relieve respiratory ailments such as asthma or chronic coughs
Elderly / Seniors
Stimulate appetite, improve digestion and stimulate bowel movement
Improve memory and thinking skills - delaying brain dysfunction
Clear phlegm, ease chronic dry coughs and relieve fatigue - common complaints as we get older
Patients / After Surgery
Skin and tissue repair
Speed up recovery from chronic illnesses from undergoing kind of therapies or surgery
Notes: It is recommended that mothers consume bird’s nest only after the first three months of pregnancy for the embryo to grow properly. Consult with a doctor for consumption advice.
References:
“Bioactive Components and Pharmacological Properties of Edible Bird's Nest” (2018) by Sue Siang Teh and Zheng Feei Ma
“A Comprehensive Review of Edible Bird Nests and Swiftlet Farming” (2015) by Lee Suan Chua and Siti Najihah Zukefli