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Is it good for men to eat shrimp?

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Asked on:Mar 29, 2026 05:22 AM

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  • Bonnie Bonnie

    Mar 29, 2026

      Traditional Chinese medicine believes that shrimp is sweet in taste and warm in nature, and has the function of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang. Modern nutritionists agree that shrimp is rich in nutritional value and contains a lot of fat, trace elements (phosphorus, zinc, calcium, iron, etc.) and amino acids. It also contains hormones that help tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang. In the West, some people soak shrimps in brandy to aphrodisiac. In view of this, it is not difficult to understand why shrimps are indispensable in Fuyang. Here are a few aphrodisiac recipes using shrimp as raw materials.

      1. Stir-fried shrimp with leeks

      Ingredients: appropriate amount of leeks, 250 grams of fresh shrimp, 3 slices of ginger.

      Preparation method: Remove the intestines and shells of the shrimp, sauté the ginger slices until fragrant, add the fresh shrimp and stir-fry until cooked. Stir-fry the leeks briefly and serve with the shrimps.

      Efficacy: Indications Kidney deficiencyImpotence Symptoms.

      2. Steamed shrimps

      Ingredients: 15 grams of shrimp, 10 grams of seahorse, 1 rooster, appropriate amount of condiments and clear soup.

      Preparation method: After slaughtering the rooster, remove the feathers and internal organs, wash it and put it into a basin. Wash the seahorses and shrimps with warm water, soak them on the chicken, add seasonings and clear soup, and steam until cooked.

      Efficacy: Warming the kidneys and strengthening yang, replenishing qi and replenishing essence. Indications for treating impotence Premature ejaculation

      3. Fried prawns with rice wine

      Ingredients: 300 grams of prawns, appropriate amount of rice wine, 3 grams of ginger.

      Preparation method: Wash and devein the shrimps, soak them in rice wine for 15 minutes, take them out, add oil and stir-fry ginger over high heat until cooked, season and serve.

      Efficacy: It mainly treats kidney qi deficiency and impotence. Opens blood vessels, nourishes kidneys and strengthens yang.

      4. Curculigo shrimp

      Ingredients: 20 grams of curculigo, 250 grams of prawns, 2 slices of ginger, a little salt.

      Preparation method: Wash curculigo with clean water. Wash the prawns with clean water, remove the shells, and remove the intestines. Finely chop the ginger. Put the above ingredients into a clay pot together, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, add a little salt and serve.

      Efficacy: Mainly used to treat impotence due to kidney deficiency, lack of energy, soreness and weakness of waist and knees, etc.

      5. Drunken shrimp

      Ingredients: 600 grams of shrimp, appropriate amount of Shaoxing wine.

      Preparation method: Wash the shrimps, cut off the heads and whiskers, and remove the intestines. Boil the shrimp and Shaoxing wine for 2 minutes, and add seasonings according to your preference. It can be eaten after soaking for 1 hour.

      Efficacy: It mainly treats kidney deficiency, impotence, sexual dysfunction and other diseases.

      6. Pan-fried garlic prawns

      Ingredients: 250 grams of shrimp, 20 grams of garlic, 1 medium spoon of salt and pepper.

      Preparation method: Wash the shrimps, cut off the heads and tails, and drain the water. Heat oil in the pan, fry with garlic, pepper and salt, and remove from the pan.

      Efficacy: Strengthen glands, replenish essence and replenish deficiency.

      What needs to be reminded is that for these dietary treatments that have the effect of tonifying the kidneys and supporting yang, the supplements can only be taken appropriately according to the physical condition, and excessive supplements cannot be taken without restrictions. Otherwise, "too much is not enough", which may cause side effects and cause unnecessary harm to the body.