Psychiatrist Prescribes Oysters To His Patients

Whether or not oysters really are aphrodisiacs is up for debate, but the slimy little bivalves may offer other benefits.

A psychiatry professor at Columbia University says oysters could improve your mental health.

Dr. Drew Ramsay prescribes dietary changes as part of his patients' treatments, in addition to antidepressants, therapy, and further counseling. He suggests eating oysters to help ward off symptoms of depression and anxiety. The long chain omega-3 fatty acid found in oysters is what aids in fighting depression. Oysters are also full of vitamin B12, which can prevent brain shrinkage.

It might be worth learning to like oysters, either fried on a po' boy or raw on the half sell. Just be careful where you buy them. You can read more about Dr. Ramsay's method of using food in psychiatric treatment HERE.