Sialic Acid
Generic term of the acyl derivative of neuraminic acid. N-acetylneuraminic acid found to be the main sialic acid in Bird Nest. It acts as an antenna at the glycoproteins and glycolipids end of cell membrane, plays important functions in many cellular functions, preventing influenza infections and cellular fluid uptake. Food rich in sialic acid includes milk and egg yolk (0.2%) Powder (16.4%).