Now that research has proven the science behind oysters for their once fabled aphrodisiac ability to turn ordinary mortals into sex gods, I wish these slick and slimy creatures also had the mystic power to attract the perfect mate. I can’t help but to think about all the time I’d save by no longer having to stalk grocery stores, churches and online dating sites.

Anyways, if you’re one on the millions of people that love to eat Gulf oysters, BeOysterAware.com wants to inform and educate you on how you can continue to eat these tasty mollusks safely.

For example, although generally healthy people are at low risk, others with weak immune systems, liver disease or diabetes are advised to avoid raw oysters altogether.

Why? Did you know that eating raw or undercooked oysters could cause serious illness or death from Vibrio vulnificus in individuals at-risk? Living mostly in warm seawater, this nasty little bug can infect the bloodstream and cause a severe and life-threatening illness with symptoms of fever, chills, decreased blood pressure and blistering skin lesions.

On the flip side, oysters, due to their high nutritional value, provide some great health benefits. For instance, oysters are a low-calorie protein, high in zinc, vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Be smart and informed about eating gulf oysters by getting the facts from BeOysterAware.com.

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