What needs special mention here is zinc. The content of zinc in oyster is as high as 7 1.2 mg/100 g, which is 6 times that of scallop (fresh), 24 times that of pork (lean) and 65 times that of egg. Zinc is very important for the production of testosterone (male sex hormone) and can also maintain the healthy state of sperm. Zinc deficiency can lead to sexual development or dysfunction and male infertility. So many people think that oysters can be aphrodisiac and are "men's gas stations". In fact, if zinc itself is not lacking, then zinc supplementation can only help maintain health, but can't make sexual function stronger and sexual desire stronger. Moreover, foods rich in zinc are not only oysters, but also pecans (cooked), scallops, mushrooms, pine nuts (raw) and other foods. If eating oysters can strengthen yang, then eating these foods can also strengthen yang. Therefore, don't be superstitious about the saying that oysters are aphrodisiac.
As for why so many people like to eat oysters. There should be various reasons. For example, some people eat oysters desperately because they have heard that they have aphrodisiac effects. Some people think that oysters are really nutritious and worth eating. Others just eat them because they think roasted oysters are delicious. However, for whatever purpose, because oysters are eaten by filtering the surrounding water, some harmful microorganisms, including viruses (such as norovirus and hepatitis A virus) and bacteria (such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus) will accumulate in their tissues. Therefore, we must ensure that oysters are completely cooked before eating, and try not to eat oysters raw, especially for the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with low immunity.