Seafood

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Oyster

Seafood

Nutrients

Phosphorus, calcium, potassium and zinc, vitamin B-12, Protein, taurine and ethanesulfonic acid, iron

Pregnancy

Oysters contain excellent nutrients, which can help in preventing anaemia during pregnancy, lower cholesterol, and promote growth and development in the foetal body and nervous system. You should never eat them raw to avoid bacterial infection.

Postpartum

Oysters contain various nutrients that can help speeding up postnatal recovery and improve vitality. Oysters can effectively prevent anaemia symptoms and improve body's hematopoietic function.

Breastfeeding

Taurine in oysters can stimulate baby's brain and central nervous system development and is also good for retina development. The phosphorus in oysters can help in the baby's ability to absorb calcium and stimulate development through your breastmilk. Note that oysters may cause allergic reactions, so take extra precaution.

Baby

Oysters are not suitable for babies under the age of 11 months.