The Nutritional Value Of Bird Spit Soup

The Nutritional Value Of Bird Spit Soup  

Most researchers have confirmed that pure Bird Spit Soup  mainly contain water-soluble protein, fat, 8 types of essential amino acids, and elements such as sodium, iodine and other beneficial nutrients as well. Amino acids are the basic building blocks for protein and they must be supplied in the diet. They are lysine, methionine, leonine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine, isoleucine.
Lysine readily converts its epsilon carbon then to carbon dioxide, helping to form glutamic acid. Methionine produces two other sulphur containing amino acids, cysteine and taurine. Leucine promotes the healing of bones, skin, and muscle tissue after traumatic injury, and is often recommended for those recovering from surgery. It is also popular among surgeons and athletes as supplements. Valine is a vital nutrient for babies because it helps regulate blood sugar and stimulate the central nervous system for proper mental functioning.

The Nutritional Value Of Bird Spit Soup  

Benefits Of Bird Spit Soup

According to Compendium of Meteria Medica, Bird Spit Soup has a mild and gentle essence with benefits of strengthening the lungs, nourishing kidneys and improving spleen. It also enhances “qi” flow (“life energy”), reinforces the immune system and prevents coughs. It is widely viewed as the best health diet for those recovering from severe illness.
Studies conducted by nutritionists in the United States showed that the nutritional value of 1000g of dry nest includes 499g of water-soluble protein, 429g of calcium and 18 types of essential amino acid while 8 out of the 18 can’t be synthesized by the humans, and therefore must be supplied in the diet. It also contains 2 types of collagen that increases the speed of cell division that results in stimulating cell regeneration.
Easily digested and absorbed by human body, Bird Spit Soup is suitable for people of all ages. After regular and long term consumption of Bird Spit Soup  , women will find their youth prolonged especially their skin remain youthful, men find strength and energy, and elderly find health while children find their appetite and healthier body. Moreover, an expecting mother who consumes Bird Spit Soup during her pregnancy strengthens the immune system of the baby.

Bird Spit Soup Drink - Is it really healthy?

Also known as Bird Spit Soup Drink, I recently got some from family, who bought it from Costco. It's by Golden Nest and claims to have 100% genuine Bird Spit Soup  . I tried a pre-chilled bottle and it tasted fine with some soft chunks of what I assumed to be the actual Bird Spit Soup  . Regarding the drink itself, I felt it was a bit sweet, and there is 14 grams of sugar.

I've heard a lot about Bird Spit Soup drinks, especially the supposed health benefits. But I've never really done my own research, so here's everything that I've read and learned so far:

What is it?

• It's the saliva of the nest of the swiflets.
• Male swiftlets build the nest with the saliva, which forms a type of salivary glue (imagine a cement) for their nest.
• Different varieties and grades of Bird Spit Soup are available.
• Harvested Bird Spit Soup can be cooked into a soup or drink.
Harvesting and Cleaning Process:
• Traditionally harvested in limestone caves by climbing up tall ladders... quite dangerous!
• Cleaned by removing twigs and feathers that are also part of the Bird Spit Soup  .
• The popularity has created "farms" of concrete builds designed to breed and harvest Bird Spit Soup  .
• Popularity has attracted counterfeits: even China has banned some imports of Bird Spit Soup  .
• Cleaning fresh Bird Spit Soup is best done with cold water, as opposed chemicals that deplete nutritional value.
• Not considered (by me) to be unethical to swallow because it's harvested after the bird's leave and abandon the nest.

Pricing:

• Bird Spit Soup can cost up to $4,500/lb.
• Costco Sells Bird Spit Soup Drink: 8 x 8oz bottles for $20.
• Different grades of Bird Spit Soup can fetch different prices.

Reasons for Bird Spit Soup  

• Health benefit reasons, discussed in more details below.
• A sign of luxury, similar to shark fin soup.
• At a restaurant during a business meeting, Bird Spit Soup  is ordered a sign of good faith.

At Home Preparation and Consumption:

• Suggested best time to consume is on an empty stomach: either in the morning or right before bedtime.
• Experts recommend 3 grams for those between 1 to 12 years. 5-10 grams for everyone else.
• Don't cook over 100C, which would destroy nutritional value.
• Soup should be prepared in a double boiler for 20 minutes max.
• Can be prepared with rock sugar, ginseng, red dried dates, dried longans, fresh ginger, egg white, pandan leaves.
• Soak dried Bird Spit Soup overnight in cold water to soften and expand.
Health Benefits:
• Little research has been performed on biological function of Bird Spit Soup  .
• Saliva has high levels of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
• High in Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), beneficial for skin.
• Has all the essential amino acids
• Used in traditional Chinese medicine
• Believed to have anti-aging (remove wrinkles) and anti-cancer properties
• Believed to improve concentration and raise libido.
• Good for Pregnant Women: helps with stretch marks due to collagen, can help reduce risk of pre-eclampsia.

Risks:

• Not recommended for pregnant women during the first trimester.
• Some people have negative reactions: anaphylaxic.
• Try a small amount first, to test for allergies!