Nutritional value Marennes Oléron   oyster, your partner oyster health

Even the oysters we call ‘grasse’ (fat) have a low lipid content and are high in glycogen, a reserve sugar. A dozen oysters is an ideal alternative to meat or fish, with proteins of excellent quality.

Recent studies indicate that oysters contain three to four times less cholesterol than meat. Oysters are also a source of calcium nad phosphorus necessary for the construction and maintenance of bones. Oligoelements such as zinc, selenium and copper form part of a panpoly of anti-oxidants which protect the tissues and slow aging. The panel of oligoelements and vitamins offered by the oyster also make it a food source which combats fatigue.