The nutritional value and efficacy of raw oysters

Many people are familiar with the nutritional value and efficacy of oysters, which is why they are loved by so many people, especially some parents who always give their babies some oysters from time to time, because oysters can achieve the effect of improving intelligence and brain health after eating, so for children who are in the growth and development stage, it can speed up the development of intelligence.

Brain Health

The taurine, DHA and EPA it contains are important nutrients required for intellectual development. Glycogen is a reserve form of energy in the human body and can improve the efficiency of physical and mental activities. In addition, pharmacological experiments have shown that using oyster shells to increase the zinc content in the body can improve the body's zinc-cadmium ratio, which is beneficial for improving and preventing high blood pressure and plays a role in protecting and strengthening the brain.

Nourishes the stomach and promotes salivation

Li Shizhen also said in Compendium of Materia Medica that oyster "meat can cure deficiency, relieve restlessness after drinking,... lubricate the skin, oyster shell can resolve phlegm and soften hard masses, clear away heat and dampness, stop pain in the heart and spleen, relieve red and white turbid diarrhea, and eliminate hernia lumps." It is slightly cold in nature and has an antacid effect, so it is more beneficial for people with excessive stomach acid or gastric ulcers.

Strengthens bones and muscles

"Shennong's Herbal Classic" records that "(oysters) can strengthen bones and joints, kill evil spirits and prolong life if taken for a long time." The calcium content in oysters is close to that in milk, and the iron content is 21 times that of milk. Eating oysters helps the growth of bones and teeth.

Skin Refinement

The calcium in oysters makes the skin smooth, the copper makes the skin look beautiful and looks particularly rosy; potassium can treat dry skin and acne; vitamins can also make the skin smooth and regulate the secretion of oil.

Longevity

Oysters are rich in nucleic acids, which play an important role in protein synthesis. Therefore, they can delay skin aging and reduce the formation of wrinkles. As people age, the body's ability to synthesize nucleic acids gradually decreases and it can only be obtained from food. The milk people drink daily is far less nutritious than "undersea milk" in this regard.

Compared with the international dietary nutrient supply standard of 15 mg per person per day, any type of oyster can exceed the standard. Every 100 grams of oysters contains approximately 16-182 mg of zinc. Zinc is an essential trace element in the human body. If zinc is deficient, the first thing affected is the two "windows of the soul", such as dry and astringent eyes, decreased vision and so on.

At the same time, zinc can promote the growth and development of various organs and tissue regeneration. The most common manifestation is that it can keep hair and skin healthy, shiny and elastic.

Zinc is mainly found in seafood and animal offal, such as beef and kelp. Vegetables and fruits do not contain much zinc, and apples and Chinese cabbage are the "standard bearers" among them!