Edible Bird Nest Supplementation Enhances Male Reproductive Function: Current Insights and Future Horizons

TL;DR

This review explores how edible bird nests may improve male reproductive health and could be developed as a supplement for infertility.

Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive review of EBN's potential as a supplement for male reproductive health and highlights the need for further research.

Findings

EBN promotes cell proliferation and contains essential reproductive hormones.

EBN exhibits antioxidant activity, which may benefit male reproductive function.

The specific effects of EBN on male infertility remain under-researched.

Abstract

Edible bird nest (EBN) has a longstanding tradition in Chinese herbal medicine as a natural supplement for enhancing health and well-being. Current scientific research indicates that EBN possesses properties conducive to improving male reproductive function. These properties include promoting cell proliferation, containing essential reproductive hormones, and exhibiting antioxidant activity. Despite these promising characteristics, the potential of EBN’s specific effects on male reproductive health, particularly in addressing infertility, remains sparsely discussed. Hereby, this review aims to present the available scientific evidence, discuss potential benefits, and underscore the importance of future research in advancing our understanding of EBN’s role in male reproductive health. This work is imperative to expand our knowledge of the biological underpinnings of EBN so that it can be developed as a food supplement and alternative treatment for male infertility.

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