Eggs and Sherry?

Question

When my dear Mother was alive she told me that drinking (Raw eggs??) and sherry builds you up.
Several years later I forgot this but was talking to a relation today who said the same.
Is this true or an old wives tale?
If it is true then how does it build you up physically or does it build up the immune system?
Thank you for any help.

Answer 1

Well, it probably is an old wives tale.

Answer 2

my mum and nan also swore by this