According to Dr. Truong Hong Son, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, bird's nest has a high nutritional content and is good for health. This food strengthens bones and brain, improves the digestive system, and boosts the immune system.
However, improper use or incorrect dosage can have adverse effects. For healthy individuals, regular consumption of bird's nest may not significantly impact health. However, for the elderly, young children, and sick individuals, consuming excessive amounts of bird's nest can negatively affect the digestive system in particular and overall health in general. This is because bird's nest contains 45-55% protein, and consuming too much protein is not good for the body.
Bird's nest, or swallow's nest, is a highly nutritious food. (Illustrative image)
Therefore, the elderly and sick should only consume bird's nest 2-3 times a week, about 3 grams each time. Furthermore, experts recommend long-term and regular consumption of bird's nest. Children under one year old should not consume bird's nest in any form because their digestive system is not yet fully developed. They cannot fully absorb the nutrients from the bird's nest.
Children aged 1-3 years can start eating bird's nest or drinking bird's nest soup. However, because bird's nest is a highly nutritious food with a lot of protein, parents need to pay attention to the amount their children consume to avoid overeating, which is not good for their bodies. At this stage, parents can introduce bird's nest to their children, giving them about 1-2 grams at a time, three times a week.
Children aged 3-10 are in the stage of brain and physical development, making them the most suitable age to consume bird's nest. Bird's nest provides ample energy and nutrients for children, so they can eat 2-3 grams at a time, three times a week.
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