Overview of the health benefits of oysters

Oyster is a nutritious seafood, known as "milk of the sea", and its health-preserving effects are mainly reflected inNourishes and strengthens the body, nourishes the mind and strengthens the brain, protects the liver and detoxifiesetc. Oysters are rich in zinc, protein, amino acids and various minerals, which can help enhance immunity, improve male reproductive health and delay aging. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine believes that oysters can soothe the liver, subdue yang, soften hardness and dissipate stagnation, and are suitable for people with fatigue and fatigue. The following will systematically analyze its health value from three dimensions: nutritional content, traditional medicinal value and modern research.

1. Nutritional components and basic functions of oysters

Each 100g of oyster meat containsZinc 9.39mg(Accounting for 85% of the daily requirement), it is a natural zinc supplement and is beneficial to children’s growth and development and male prostate health. itsTaurineThe content is as high as 1.3g, which can promote brain nerve development and relieve fatigue. Also rich inSelenium, iron, vitamin B12and other trace elements, the following table shows the key nutritional ingredient data:

2. Medicinal value from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that oysters "strengthen joints and kill evil spirits if taken for a long time", and their shells and meat can be used as medicine. Raw oyster meat is slightly cold in nature and is suitable for people with yin deficiency and excessive fire; forged oyster shells are mostly used forSoothe the nerves and Qian Yang, astringe and stabilize astringency, often used to treat night sweats and hyperacidity. Wang Mengying, a physician in the Qing Dynasty, emphasized its "clearing and tonic" properties in "Suixiju Diet Spectrum" and recommended that those with physical weakness use oyster soup to recuperate. Modern Chinese patent medicines such asOyster calcium carbonate tablets(Manufacturer: Qingdao Guofeng Pharmaceutical) takes advantage of its calcium supplementation properties.

3. Scientific verification of modern research

A 2019 study in the journal Marine Drugs pointed out that oyster extractactive peptideIt has antioxidant effects and can reduce oxidative damage to the liver. Japanese scholars discovered that it containsglycogenIt can accelerate alcohol metabolism and help protect the liver. Domestic companies such asZhangzidao GroupThe "Oyster Calcium" series of products launched are developed based on the high utilization rate of calcium in oyster shells. It should be noted that oysters should not be eaten with cold foods, and gout patients should control their intake.

Summary and suggestions

Taken together, Oyster passesFood supplements and medicinal usesIt exerts a health-preserving effect through dual pathways, but the consumption method needs to be chosen according to the body constitution. Fresh products are suitable for steaming to retain nutrients, and those with weak constitution can be paired with ginger vinegar; processed products such asOyster powder(Example: Produced by Weihai Lily Biotechnology) Convenient for daily supplementation. The citation must indicate: the nutritional ingredient data is from the "Chinese Food Composition Table", the medicinal efficacy is from "Chinese Materia Medica", and the research literature is from PubMed Central.