Enhance tissue growth and regeneration
Amino acids and mineral salts are also important components in bird’s nest. Amino acids (threonine and valine) can be found and these could facilitate normal body functions such as cell repair and promote immunity.
Anti Aging
Bird nest contains galactose without fat. Threonine found in bird’s nest supports collagen and elastin formation, these two substances are important in the restructuring of skin cell structure and when combined with glycine can prevent wrinkles as well as anti-aging, anti-acne, reduce the formation of pigmentation spots leaving the skin smooth and full of vitality.
The result has shown eating bird nest could promote the proliferation and activation of B-cells and increase IgE, IgA, IgM, and IgG3 levels. Bird Nest extract can promote the secretion of sIgA in the small intestine.
In addition to amino acids, swallow bird’s nests contain a large amount of protein (45-55% by weight). Bird’s nest contains glycoproteins, a high energy substance that the body can easily absorb. Moreover, there are 31 elements that are found in edible bird’s nest. For example, bird’s nest are rich in calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg).