I have a vestibular disorder for several years now, heard that eating bird's nest is good for the brain and people with this disease. Please consult your doctor for help. (Van Khoa, HCMC)
Reply:
Vestibular disorders are among the balance-related disorders and arise from the 8th nerve and its connections. Damage to this part will lead to incorrect information transmission and cause the patient's body to have manifestations such as dizziness, dizziness, tinnitus ...
Salanganes'Nest, also known as bird's nest, is the saliva of swiftlets. According to the analysis of the nutritional composition table of the Institute of Nutrition, the composition of bird's nest mainly consists of 42,8-54,9% protein; lots of glucose; essential amino acids that are difficult to replace such as cysteine, phenylalamin, tyrosin… Vitamins B, C, E, PP; The salts of sodium, iron, phosphorus and trace elements are also present in the bird's nest.
These essential amino acids are essential amino acids for the body that only come from food and cannot be synthesized by the body. For example, phenylalanine, tyrosin in bird's nest are essential amino acids that help to nourish the brain, enhance memory, limit confusion, depression, memory problems, increase antibodies and strengthen the immune system. Isoleucine in bird's nest helps patients restore health and replenish energy for the body.
Bird's nest contains many nutrients that are good for the brain of people with vestibular disorders. Image: Freepik
Isoleucine deficiency causes symptoms such as hypoglycemia, headache, dizziness, fatigue, depression, confusion, and irritability. Adding isoleucine helps regulate blood volume in the body. Meanwhile, cysteine helps increase nerve impulse conduction, and leucine helps regulate blood sugar levels, limiting blood lipid metabolism disorders.
Bird's nest is good for patients with vestibular disorders because the essential amino acids in oats help increase nerve conduction, brain health, and heart health. Other nutritional components of bird's nest are also good for health. However, the patient should not overdo the bird's nest, need to eat a balanced and varied diet of other foods to ensure adequate nutrition for the body.
Dr. Tran Thi Tra Phuong
Nutrihome Nutrition Clinic System
