Something a little Fishy
No, no, no nothing is going on, and get those dirty thoughts out of your head cause it’s not the other one so you can open your legs (but you should try some cranberry juice and a couple of antibiotics if that’s the case)
We’re going to talk about Fish.
I know weird choice considering I live in a landlocked country and the only fish I should be considered well versed in should be river fish and creatures roaming around the Okavango delta(spectacular scenery by the way, google it when you get a chance). But since we live in what my Developmental Studies teacher used to call “a global village”, I deem myself fit to throw my hat in the ring.
So, ladies’ gentlemen, no glasses today as we dive headfirst into uncharted water.
Seafood is an essential part of many people’s diets around the world and eating it has been associated with a variety of health benefits. Seafood refers to several types of animals, including fish, crustaceans, like lobster and shrimp, mollusks, like clams and oysters, and echinoderms, like sea urchins.[1]
Fish is a low-fat high-quality protein. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a reliable source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part of a healthy diet. Fish is packed with protein, vitamins, and nutrients that can lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.[2]
Now that you are fully and well informed about all the reasons to order hake instead of a steak (I’d go surf and turf but to each his own) we can get to business.
Are Oysters an aphrodisiac?
Oysters are bivalve mollusks that are highly nutritious and may provide some health benefits. There is a long history of people associating oysters with desire. Notably, the 18th-century Italian author Giacomo Casanova ate substantial amounts of oysters due to their potentially stimulating properties.
However, some controversy remains as to whether oysters are an aphrodisiac. While they may contain nutrients, such as zinc, that play a role in sexual function, consuming oysters are unlikely to specifically influence a person’s sex drive[3]
And just like that everything I thought I knew was a lie……however you shouldn’t stop eating the infamous mollusk just yet.
Oysters do contain nutrients, such as zinc, which may help to benefit sexual performance. Research indicates that zinc may also help to support levels of dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter that suggests is involved in sexual behavior.
Need more convincing?? I have two words for you, and they both start with a D…
Dopamine and D-aspartic acid
Dopamine is responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward. According to research, it may improve erectile dysfunction in males and sexual response in females. Oysters also contain D-aspartic acid, which is an amino acid that may have a role in boosting testosterone production. As such, it may play a similar role as zinc in boosting sexual arousal.
But we’re not just here for Oyster so let’s get back to the benefits of indulging under the sea.
You already know that fish is a great source of protein, vitamin D, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Another surprising perk? It could give your sex life a boost — and even help you get pregnant — according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
For the study, 501 couples who were trying to conceive logged their daily seafood intake — including fish and shellfish — in a journal for four years. They also tracked how often they had sex. The researchers followed the pairs for a year or until they became pregnant.
They found that men and women who consumed more than two servings of seafood per week while trying to get pregnant had more sex than those who consumed less seafood. They also got pregnant faster, even when the researchers adjusted for the rates of sexual activity.
92 percent of the couples who enjoyed fish and shellfish more than twice a week were pregnant by the end of one year. Men and women with the highest seafood intake — more than eight servings per month — had a 22 percent higher rate of getting it on, too.[4]
Well, I don’t know about you but a seafood platter for two sounds pretty good to me.
In conclusion, your body and your fertility may benefit when you eat more seafood, and living in a country of 2.5 million people I think we should all start eating a lot more seafood.
[1] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-seafood-healthy
[2] https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/food/fish/health-benefits#:~:text=Fish%20is%20filled%20with%20omega,part%20of%20a%20healthy%20diet.
[3] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/oysters-aphrodisiac
[4] https://www.prevention.com/sex/a20898924/seafood-more-sex-pregnancy/
