Threonine found in bird's nest supports collagen and elastin formation, these two substances are important in the reconstructuring of skin cell structure and when combined with glycine can prevent wrinkles as well as anti-aging, anti-acne, reduce formation of pigmentation spots leaving the skin smooth and full of vitality.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Edible Bird’s Nest is classified as a tonic.
It can help improve physical and mental health of the elderly.
For example, improving memory (phenylalanine), liver problems (threonine), intestinal (histidine), regulate blood sugar (leucine), increase ability to absorb calcium, anti-aging spine (lysine), anti-arthritis (methionine).
In particular, tyrosine can help speed up recovery from radiation therapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients and patients after surgery.
Long term consumption of small amounts of bird's nest have shown to have the best effects.
