Short and sweet, YES!
Although, the Smithsonian Magazine doesn’t quite agree as to desire being measurable.
I like this compilation of the definition by wikipedia.org.
“An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire, sexual pleasure, or sexual behavior. Substances range from a variety of plants, spices, foods, and synthetic chemicals. Therefore, they can be classified by their chemical properties (i.e., substances that are natural and unnatural). Natural aphrodisiacs like alcohol are further classified into plant-based and non-plant-based substances.”
The amount of Zinc found in oysters help men produce healthy sperm. So if you are wanting to multiple your love this Valentine’s Day, I suggest indulging in some oysters with your lover. Zinc does SO much more for you; read more in a previous post on Zinc and Copper found in oysters.
Oysters also contain a couple of very important hormones. One of my favorites: dopamine! No wonder we feel so good and happy after eating a dozen fresh oysters. More please! The other hormone is an amino acid called D-aspartic which is said to increase sex hormones, specifically testosterone in men.
In summary, if you need a boost of happiness or to smooth over a quarrel with your partner, find your closest oyster bar or give us a call! We would love to shuck oysters for you outside your home!
Wishing you all the love and most importantly let’s share the love. Let’s share love America, not amplify the negative or wrong-doings of others. Let’s forgive, yet remember, and let’s love, yet grow better…together? Yes, together.
Happy Valentine’s Day from your bi-valve friends at Aphrodite Oysters!
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Sources: Smithsonian Magazine, GlobalSeafoods.com, Houston Chronicle, Aphrodite Oyster shuckers and more