(sea) oyster

Pacific oyster, commonly known as oyster. Dalian is one of the main Pacific oyster producing areas in China. Its delicious meat is fine and its nutritional value is high. Dried meat contains protein 45-57%, fat 7-11%, liver sugar 19-38%, and is also rich in vitamins and iodine. Fresh oyster soup is known as "milk in the sea". Dalian now has an annual output of 100,000 tons. Oyster is a kind of shellfish which is abundant in China's coastal areas and can be cultured in large quantities. There are many kinds of oysters, and there are many kinds of oysters in China, such as oyster, oyster near the river, oyster in Dalian Bay and oyster with dense scales. Although they are different in appearance and shape, the drug efficacy is generally similar. The meat and shell of oysters can be used for medicine. Modern research shows that oyster meat contains 10 kinds of amino acids, taurine, glycogen, vitamins and active substances unique to marine life. In addition, oysters are rich in trace elements such as zinc, iron, copper, iodine and selenium. Oyster shells contain 80 ~ 90% calcium carbonate, a small amount of inorganic substances such as calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, magnesium and aluminum, and organic substances only account for about 1.72%. Modern medical research shows that the calcium salt contained in oysters can compact capillaries and reduce the permeability of blood vessels. After the oyster enters the stomach, it reacts with gastric acid to form soluble calcium salt and is absorbed into the body, which plays a role in regulating the internal electrolyte balance and inhibiting neuromuscular excitement. Now, oyster extract has been popular in many areas of Europe, America, Asia and Australia. The medicine made from oyster has been clinically used to treat chronic diseases such as hypoimmunity diseases, liver diseases, hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, kidney diseases and tumors. Many pregnant women and lying-in women, in order to achieve the goal of prenatal and postnatal care, also use drugs made of oysters for health care.
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