Oysters, aphrodisiac, and Casanova π¦ͺ
Perhaps the most classic use of the oyster as an aphrodisiac in history was by Giacomo Casanova. It is said that Casanova ate about 40 raw oysters every morning for breakfast.
Besides Casanova, oysters were associated with the Greek Goddess of love Aphrodite, and later with the Roman Goddess Venus. This is because the oyster represented the femaleβs vulva and it was prescribed as a medicine to invoke lechery.
So how is it that oysters are an aphrodisiac? Oysters contain specific amino acids such as D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspartate that play a role in hormonal signaling LH and FSH.
These amino acids boost temporarily testosterone levels and sperm counts in men, and progesterone in women, naturally increasing libido - hence its aphrodisiac effect.
Oysters do contain the amino acid tyrosine which is a precursor to dopamine. Elevated dopamine levels naturally correlate with an increase in libido and sex drive.
A portion of oysters can provide up to 600% of the daily recommended intake of zinc which is restoring for men as they lose a lot of zinc after ejaculation.
I recommend eating seafood 1-2x a week for the micronutrient content. My personal oyster game is to spread intake throughout the day. For 2 days eat 3 oysters for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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