{"id":525,"date":"2020-05-14T09:07:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T02:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/?p=525"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:21:25","slug":"%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a1%e0%b9%83%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%a3%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%ab%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2020\/05\/14\/improve-libido-oyster\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e2b\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e19\u0e32\u0e07\u0e23\u0e21\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e38\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e43\u0e04\u0e23\u0e48\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns coblocks-author-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-52275889 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" 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Someone orders oysters and a friend asks whether they have plans with their wife tonight. I have heard it more times than I can count \u2014 which made me wonder whether there is any science behind the reputation at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I went looking through the literature. <strong>There is no scientific evidence that oysters improve libido.<\/strong> The same applies to the wider family of beliefs about animal products and sexual potency \u2014 the traditional idea that eating an animal&#8217;s organ strengthens your own. One of the better-designed studies on that question, from <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28217454\/\">New Zealand<\/a>, tested deer velvet for any effect on erections or on male and female sexual function, and found nothing significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"1219\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2020\/05\/14\/improve-libido-oyster\/oyster\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 6D&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1474328512&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Oyster is rich in Zinc and Selenium\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Oyster is rich in Zinc and Selenium&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fresh oysters on ice, a food long associated with libido\" class=\"wp-image-1219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Oyster.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oysters are genuinely rich in zinc and selenium \u2014 the reputation goes further than the evidence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What oysters actually contain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where oysters do earn their reputation is nutritionally. In 100 grams \u2014 about 6 medium oysters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zinc<\/strong> \u2014 605% of the daily recommended amount. Essential for immune function, and it does have a role in testosterone synthesis and sperm health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitamin B12<\/strong> \u2014 324%. Essential for the nervous system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selenium<\/strong> \u2014 91%. An antioxidant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong> \u2014 80%. Also important for immune health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iron<\/strong> \u2014 37%. Needed to make haemoglobin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note what that list does and does not say. These nutrients matter for sexual health in the sense that a <em>deficiency<\/em> in them causes problems \u2014 so correcting a real deficiency can help. Loading up on them when you are not deficient does not push anything higher. That distinction is the honest answer to the oyster question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also argues against reaching for a supplement instead. Zinc from food is not a concern, but taking high-dose zinc tablets for months can cause copper deficiency and interfere with some antibiotics, and selenium has a genuinely narrow margin between enough and too much. If you think you are deficient, that is a question a blood test answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two cautions worth knowing: oysters are high in <strong>cholesterol and sodium<\/strong>, which matters if you have heart disease, hypertension or kidney problems. And raw oysters can carry <em>Vibrio vulnificus<\/em>, which is genuinely dangerous for anyone with liver disease or reduced immunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your libido really has dropped<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the part that matters more than the seafood. A genuine, persistent fall in sexual desire is <strong>a symptom, not a food problem<\/strong>, and it is worth taking seriously rather than eating around. The usual causes are entirely treatable once identified: low testosterone, thyroid disorder, depression, medication side effects (blood pressure drugs and antidepressants are frequent culprits), poor sleep, excess alcohol, and relationship stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two things follow from that list. If one of your regular medicines is the likely cause, <strong>do not stop it on your own<\/strong> \u2014 several of them are dangerous to stop abruptly, and there is usually an alternative that can be swapped in under supervision. And if low mood is part of the picture, it deserves attention in its own right rather than being treated as a sexual problem: depression is one of the commonest causes of lost desire, and it is treatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No amount of zinc fixes any of those. If desire has genuinely changed and stayed changed, that deserves a proper assessment \u2014 and unlike the oyster question, this one has real answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have concerns about libido, low testosterone, or men&#8217;s sexual health, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\">Book a Consultation<\/a>. Appointments at Samitivej Sriracha Hospital can be arranged by calling the Urology department on <a href=\"tel:0880221445\">088-022-1445<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bangkok Hospital also runs a Telemedicine service for patients who cannot attend in person, including international patients \u2014 arrange it in advance by email to the Urology department at <a href=\"mailto:bhquro@bdms.co.th\">bhquro@bdms.co.th<\/a>. It suits an initial conversation about desire and about which medicines might be contributing, although the blood tests that answer the testosterone and thyroid questions have to be done in person. Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do oysters actually improve libido?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no direct scientific evidence proving that oysters increase libido. However, oysters are rich in zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D\u2014nutrients that support testosterone production, sperm quality, and overall sexual health. Any benefit comes indirectly from correcting nutritional deficiencies rather than from the oyster itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What nutrients in oysters support sexual health?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 100-gram serving (about 6 medium oysters) provides 605% of the daily recommended zinc, 324% vitamin B12, 91% selenium, 80% vitamin D, and 37% iron. Zinc in particular plays a role in testosterone synthesis and sperm health, while selenium acts as an antioxidant protecting reproductive cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many oysters should I eat to get the benefits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around 6 medium oysters (100 grams) already exceed the daily requirement for zinc and vitamin B12. Eating more than this does not provide additional benefit and may increase exposure to cholesterol and sodium. A reasonable portion one to two times per week is generally enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there any risks to eating oysters regularly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Oysters are high in cholesterol and sodium, which may not suit people with heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney problems. Raw oysters can also carry bacteria such as <em>Vibrio vulnificus<\/em>, which is dangerous for people with liver disease or weakened immunity. Always eat from a reputable source and consult your doctor if you have underlying conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I take a zinc supplement instead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not without knowing whether you are deficient. Zinc from food carries no risk, but months of high-dose zinc tablets can cause copper deficiency and interfere with the absorption of some antibiotics, and selenium has a narrow margin between an adequate intake and too much. A blood test answers the deficiency question directly, and correcting a deficiency that is not there achieves nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if my libido has genuinely dropped?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A persistent fall in sexual desire is a symptom worth investigating rather than a dietary problem. Common and treatable causes include low testosterone, thyroid disorders, depression, medication side effects (particularly blood pressure medications and antidepressants), poor sleep, excess alcohol, and relationship stress. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own \u2014 ask about swapping it instead. A consultation with a urologist or andrologist can identify which cause applies and treat it directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No food or supplement treats low libido, and no prescribed medicine should be stopped without medical advice. No medical advice, diagnosis or prescription is provided through personal messaging channels. 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