Fish maw isn't necessarily better the more expensive it is; the best one is the one that suits you!
1. Persistence yields results.
It's widely known that fish maw can beautify, but many people often want instant results. They only want speed, which makes me quite desperate! Consuming fish maw falls under the category of dietary therapy, which involves internal conditioning to fundamentally improve issues. And skipping days of consumption certainly won't work; only by persisting will the effects be better.
2. Time will tell everything.
How long does it take to see results after eating fish maw? This depends on an individual's absorption rate and the type of fish maw. For instance, with red throat fish maw, some might feel changes within a week, but typically, effects can be felt within 15-30 days.
3. What suits you best is the best.
When it comes to fish maw, more expensive isn't always better, nor should you assume all fish maw is the same just to save money. It depends on your personal situation. If you have severe anemia and need to greatly boost blood and qi, regular fish maw might not be enough. In such cases, red throat fish maw is recommended (though it will be more expensive). If it's just for general beauty and skincare, ordinary fish maw like Beihai, Huanghua, or Annan varieties are perfectly fine.
4. Drink the soup and eat the meat.
After stewing fish maw, most of the nutrients are in the soup. However, we still recommend eating the fish maw itself, as it also contains nutrients. As for how to stew it, I personally recommend plain stewing for the best results. Of course, if you're concerned about the fishy smell (though fish maw isn't particularly fishy), you can add some auxiliary ingredients to stew with it. Below is a detailed recipe for stewed fish maw with milk.
5. Different shapes, same effect.
Some fish maw is flat, while some is tubular. Why is this? Originally, fish maw is tubular, but some pieces need to be cut open to facilitate drying. So, the two shapes have the same effect; only their appearance differs.
6. Everything in moderation.
Because the human body's daily absorption capacity is limited, generally, for one person, 15-20 grams per serving is the most scientific amount. Eating more would be wasteful. It's best to consume fish maw about four times a week. The optimal times to eat fish maw are before going to bed at night and before breakfast in the morning, on an empty stomach, as this yields the best absorption.
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