Oysters: A Nutrient-Rich Food, But 6 Groups Should Avoid Them
Oysters are highly nutritious and beneficial to health, but not everyone should consume them.
Nutritional Value of Oysters
According to traditional medicine, oyster meat is cooling and non-toxic. It helps boost vitality, nourish the blood, and improve insomnia caused by heat, hot and dry body conditions, menopausal disorders, dizziness, and postpartum anemia.
Modern scientific research shows that oysters are rich in vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds such as vitamin C, vitamin D, B vitamins, zinc, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
People Who Should Avoid Oysters
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises individuals with the following conditions not to eat oysters:
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