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Oysters have traditionally been regarded as an aphrodisiac and are often associated with male reproductive health, partly due to their high zinc content. Zinc is an essential mineral involved in numerous bodily processes, including the synthesis of testosterone. Scientific studies have established that severe zinc deficiency can lead to hypogonadism and reduced testosterone levels in men; supplementation in deficient individuals can restore normal testosterone levels. Oysters are one of the richest natural sources of zinc, providing far more per serving than most other foods.

However, while there is strong evidence supporting zinc’s role in testosterone production, direct clinical studies examining oyster consumption specifically for treating low testosterone are lacking. The extrapolation is based on their high zinc content and established knowledge about zinc and testosterone. For men with adequate zinc status, additional zinc (or oyster consumption) does not appear to further raise testosterone above normal levels. Most benefits are observed in populations or individuals with zinc deficiency. Thus, the justification for using oysters to support testosterone is scientifically plausible due to their zinc content, but the evidence is indirect and not robustly established through clinical trials specifically on oysters for this purpose.

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