The main nutrient in bird's nest is protein, which has 1 essential amino acid (lysine) and 3 conditionally essential amino acids, while the human body needs 8 essential amino acids and 13 conditionally essential amino acids.

Bird's nest is rich in amino acids, rich in phenylalanine, valine, leucine, tyrosine and arginine. The hydrolyzed amino acid content of bird's nest reaches 42.272%, and the essential amino acid content accounts for 42% of the total amino acid content. Meanwhile, the amino acid (aspartic acid and glutamic acid) and the amino acid (tyrosine and phenylalanine) characteristic of the fresh flavor are high, indicating the delicious taste of bird's nest.

Precautions for eating bird's nest on a daily basis

Generally, less spicy and greasy food should be eaten during the consumption of bird's nest, because bird's nest contains more proteins, so it is also important to eat fewer acidic things, or at least avoid eating them at the same time.

Don't smoke or smoke less while eating bird's nest, and avoid second-hand smoke at the same time.

When taking other medicines, no matter Chinese or Western medicines, you can eat bird's nest during the period, just avoid eating them at the same time, usually one or two hours apart.

Eating bird's nest should avoid drinking tea at the same time, because tea contains theanine, which will destroy the nutrients of bird's nest, and it is best to drink it 1 hour apart.

Eating bird's nest should be done in small portions and on a regular basis. 3 to 5 grams of dried bird's nest and 20 to 30 grams of edible bird's nest should be consumed on an empty stomach, either once a day or every other day, and it is best to consume it in the morning on an empty stomach or in the evening before going to bed on an empty stomach.

For those who are allergic to aspirin, it is recommended not to eat bird's nest.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Bird's Nest

Reference: People's Daily Online - Bird's Nest is more nutritious!