Oysters can be eaten raw, but it is not recommended, because oysters are prone to parasitic pathogens, and eating them raw is likely to have adverse effects on health.
Oysters are a kind of seafood, which contains rich nutrients, such as protein, amino acids, a variety of vitamins and iron, zinc, calcium and other trace elements.
Each 100 grams of oysters contains 56 calories, of which 10.9 grams of protein, 1.5 grams of fat, 94 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of calcium. The zinc content of oysters is 71.2mg/100g. Oysters are a good source of high quality protein, zinc and other nutrients.
Although eating raw oysters directly can be tasted more of its unique flavor and can reduce the loss of some nutrients, however, due to the fact that many times it is impossible to determine the environment in which oysters live, it is not recommended to blindly eat raw oysters.
If the oyster growing environment there are bacteria, parasites, etc., then directly eat oysters, it is likely to eat these pathogenic microorganisms into the body, resulting in gastroenteritis, parasitic infections and other diseases, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc., so it is usually recommended to consume oysters sufficiently heated, sterilized treatment.
In conclusion, although oysters can be eaten raw, it is recommended that they be fully heated and consumed. Those who are allergic to oysters should not consume them.