A mini review on medicinal effects of edible bird’s nest

Shi Kin Tai; Rhun Yian Koh; Khuen Yen Ng; Soi Moi Chye

doi:10.15436/2475-6245.17.016

A mini review on medicinal effects of edible bird’s nest

Shi Kin Tai
, Rhun Yian Koh
, Khuen Yen Ng
, Soi Moi Chye

Malaysia Sch of Pharmacy

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Abstract

Edible bird’s nest is a famous and nutritious food which is well-known among Chinese community. It is made from the saliva of swiftlets. It is consumed for various reasons, including as health tonic, complexion enhancer, asthma alleviator and immune system enhancer. It contains both macronutrients and micronutirents such as carbohydrates, glycoproteins, calcium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, iron and others. To date, a number of studies have reported on the health benefits of EBN consumption. Hence, this review describes the various medicinal values of EBN.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	65-67
Number of pages	3
Journal	Letters in Health and Biological Sciences
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.15436/2475-6245.17.016
Publication status	Published - 6 Jun 2017

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