Category Archives: Oysters

Zinc Carbonate Versus Zinc From Oysters (In Rats)

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The zinc content of oysters has been reported to be high relative to other foods. In fact, oysters may contain upwards of 1000 ppm zinc which compares to an average of 30 ppm in other foods. Some evidence (here) suggests … Continue reading →

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Zinc Absorption: Don’t Overdo the Iron

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Zinc and iron are the two most abundant trace minerals in the human body. The importance of these minerals is reflected in the relatively large intake of each that is required for health. Adults require somewhere between 10 to 20 … Continue reading →

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How Absorbable is Zinc Carbonate?

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Organic Versus Inorganic Minerals: Which is Best?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Oysters: Nutrient Dense Seafood

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Edible oysters belong to two different genera. The Ostrea and Crassostrea differ in appearance but have similar tastes. While the Ostrea have round and scalloped shells, the Crassostrea have shells that are long and asymmetrical. Crassostrea virginica and Crassostrea gigas … Continue reading →

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