Oysters are a common seafood on our dining tables. In Guangdong, they are called raw oysters, while in the Minnan region, they are called oysters. Grilled oysters and oyster omelets are mouth-watering delicacies. Below, the editor will introduce you to who should not eat oysters and the dietary taboos associated with them.
Nutritional Value of Oysters
Every 100g of oysters contains as much as 9.39mg of zinc. Men can meet their daily zinc requirement by eating one oyster per day; for a better zinc-supplementing effect, one can directly take some zinc supplements containing protein zinc.
The rich taurine in oysters has a significant liver-protecting and choleretic effect, making it a good remedy for preventing and treating intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy.
The rich trace elements and glycogen in oysters are beneficial for promoting fetal development, correcting anemia in pregnant women, and restoring their physical strength.
Oysters are also one of the best foods for calcium supplementation. They are rich in phosphorus, and since the absorption of calcium in the body requires the help of phosphorus, this facilitates calcium absorption.
Oysters also contain vitamin B12, which is generally lacking in other foods. The cobalt element in vitamin B12 is essential for preventing pernicious anemia, thus oysters also have the effect of activating hematopoietic function.
The protein in oysters contains many excellent amino acids. These amino acids have a detoxifying effect, removing toxic substances from the body. Among them, taurine can lower blood cholesterol levels, thus preventing arteriosclerosis.
Oyster extract has a significant inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation, can reduce blood lipids and TXA2 levels in patients with hyperlipidemia, is beneficial to insulin secretion and utilization, can enhance the sensitivity of malignant tumor cells to radiation, and has an inhibitory effect on their growth.
Who Should Not Eat Oysters
1. Individuals with a weak constitution and a cold nature should avoid eating them.
2. Patients with acute or chronic skin diseases should avoid them; those with a weak spleen and stomach, or chronic diarrhea, should not eat too many.
Suitable Groups for Oysters
1. Individuals with a weak constitution and excessive heat should use them.
2. Adult men who are fighting fatigue and want to improve sexual function should use them; elderly and sensitive men who are fighting fatigue and want to improve sexual function should also use them.
3. Women with dysmenorrhea should use them, starting 2-3 days before each menstrual period; women with menopausal syndrome and during pregnancy should consume them.
4. People with rheumatic pain; people with soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees; those with yin deficiency, vexation, heat, insomnia, and an uneasy mind should consume them.
5. People with impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, and benign prostatic hyperplasia should use them.
6. Children with a weak constitution; those with hilar lymph node tuberculosis, cervical lymph node tuberculosis, and scrofula should consume them.
7. Cancer patients and those after radiotherapy and chemotherapy should consume them, as oysters are a rare anti-cancer seafood.
8. Diabetics and patients with Sjögren's syndrome should consume them; patients with hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia should also consume them.
Dietary Taboos for Oysters
1. The zinc content in six oysters is twice the daily requirement. If the oysters are not fresh, they can easily cause food poisoning.
2. Oysters should not be taken in large quantities or for a long period to avoid causing constipation and indigestion.