For instance, the soluble glycol-protein and amino acids inside edible-birdnest could strengthen the immune system and promote good skin layers. Amongst the carbohydrates in edible-birdnest, sialic acid is one of the major elements. It is found that exogenous sources of sialic acid may contribute to neurological and intellectual advantages in infants.

Edible-birdnest also contains glucosamine, a natural substance needed by our body to protect our joints from degenerating, and believed to be able to prevent the users from suffering from osteoarthritis. Most recently, researchers from Japan have discovered that extracts from edible-birdnest contains anti common flu properties. They concluded that it is a safe and natural source of protein for the prevention of influenza viruses.

In summary, nutritional properties are proteins, minerals and epidermal growth factors and the functional values of health supplement include stimulating growth of human cells, rejuvenating of human skin and improving of immune system.