Bird's nest (Edible bird’s nests)

 Considered as a valuable food Has been popular with Chinese people for a thousand years Has been called "Caviar of the East" and has been one of the high food in Chinese culture since the Qing Dynasty. If mentioning the mention of a bird's nest in a culinary guide called Suiyuan shidan is the beginning
Bird's nest is the product of the Swiftlet's saliva (Swiftlet or Collocalia), scientifically named Aerodramus fuciphagus, which the best quality true bird nest is a golden yellow bird nest from a natural cave. First store of the year Because the bird's nest is large, thick, and has few impurities Rich in many nutrients
Bird's nest With both glycoproteins (Carbohydrates connected to proteins) Proteins, carbohydrates, essential amino acids such as trionine, trypanophant, cystine and tyrosine, as well as various minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium etc.

The findings from scientific research found that Bird's nest has many health benefits, including

1. Good for the skin. Bird's nest has a special protein that has the same structure as Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which helps to create new skin cells to replace the old cells that have deteriorated. Helps to repair damaged skin cells Helps to brighten the skin. Look younger
In addition, it was found that the bird's nest contained a protein called "N-acetyleneuric acid (N-acetylneuraminic acid or NANA)" or "sialic acid" is a component. From studies in the scientific laboratory found that These substances inhibit the melanin production of skin cells.

2. Good for the immune system In addition to the ability to inhibit melanin production The acrylic acid in the bird's nest binds to the virus and inhibits the binding process between the virus and the cell surface receptors. Prevent the virus from entering the cells Therefore helping to prevent various viral infections such as influenza viruses etc. to strengthen immunity. Helps prevent infection Good for the respiratory system Relieving colds and allergies

3. Good for the nervous system. Sialic acid is a major component of the glycolipid substance in the composition of gaglioside related to brain function. Helps improve memory Has properties to help reduce inflammation in the nervous system (anti-neuroinflammatory effect)

Because the real bird's nest and the fake bird's nest have very similar external characteristics that cannot be differentiated from observation Can be isolated from laboratory inspections by chemical methods and infrared spectrum techniques Therefore, choosing a genuine bird's nest for consumption Should choose a reliable product For real benefits