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Oyster Extract

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Non-vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Oyster extract powder can be used to flavour oyster sauce. It can also be consumed as a dietary supplement.

Description

Oyster Extract is powdered, dried meat of the oyster(mollusks that live in marine habitats). It can be placed into capsules or made into tablets as well. It can be obtained from the juice derived from the hot water processing of fresh Oysters, spray dried on a maltodextrin carrier along with added sea salt. For centuries, it has been used in eastern medicine for liver cleansing and healthy male sexual functioning.

Health benefits

  • Oyster extract is beneficial for men to get enough zinc to boost hormone production.(1)
  • The good amount of iron present in it helps to fight anemia.(1)
  • The zinc in it helps to reduce stress on the heart from oxidants, thus promoting better heart health.(1)
  • It helps to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms like joint irritation and erosion of joint cartilage in arthritis.(1)
  • It supports the production and activity of “natural killer” cells that can help to slow down the growth of some tumours.(1)
  • It is a good source of antioxidant, vitamin C that supports tissue repair as well as the immune system.(1)
  • The antioxidants, vitamin C and zinc present in oyster extract helps to slow down age-related macular degeneration.(1)

Selection Guide

Oyster extract is available as powder, capsules and tablets form.

Note

Those who are allergic to oyster must also avoid oyster extract. Tropomyosin, a protein present in oyster extract can trigger the allergic reaction for those sensitive to it. It may cause gastrointestinal effects like cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain as a result of high amount of zinc present in it. It also contains iron and vitamin C that may constipation.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://community.bulksupplements.com/oyster-extract/

(2) https://community.bulksupplements.com/oyster-extract/

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