Scottish Shellfish growers welcome news on health benefits of oysters

According to a study by researchers at Louisiana State University, compounds called ceramides that occur in oysters appear to have the potential to arrest breast cancer cell growth. Stephen Cameron, managing director of Scottish Shellfish, said: “This latest research underlines the health benefits of eating shellfish such as oysters. “It is already widely known from extensive previous research that eating shellfish such as mussels and oysters are extremely beneficial to your health.” Shellfish are very rich in vitamins and minerals, whilst very low in fat. These guarantee healthy skin and promote good eyesight because vitamins contained in shellfish aid in the formation of red blood cells and muscles. Mussels and oysters also contain Omega 3 polyunsaturated acids, which cannot be produced within the body, and the antioxidants in shellfish boost the immune system and lower the risk of heart disease.