The Nutritional Value of Bird's Nest
Disease description:
I am 28 years old this year, and my blood and vital energy (qi) have never been very good. Recently, my friend sent me some bird's nest (swallow's nest) from our hometown, saying it is very nourishing for the body. May I ask, doctor, what are the nutritional values of bird's nest?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
As a precious nourishing ingredient, bird's nest is rich and diverse in nutritional value.
1. Bird's nest contains abundant protein, accounting for approximately 50%-60% of its dry weight. It also contains 18 essential amino acids required by the human body, particularly high levels of arginine, cystine, and histidine, which play a positive role in promoting cell regeneration and enhancing immunity.
2. Various carbohydrate substances in bird's nest, such as galactose and glucose, can provide energy to the body and help maintain normal metabolic functions.
3. Minerals in bird's nest, including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron, play important roles in maintaining overall health.
4. The collagen protein in bird's nest promotes regeneration and repair of skin cells, helping maintain skin elasticity and luster, thus providing beautifying and skin-nourishing benefits.
Although the quality of protein in bird's nest is high, its total intake is relatively low, far less than that of common dietary sources such as meat and legumes. Therefore, bird's nest is better suited as a supplementary food rather than a primary source of protein.
