Shellfish

The combination of trace minerals and quality fat makes shellfish uniquely valuable on a ketogenic protocol. Shellfish provide the full spectrum of trace minerals more efficiently than most other foods. No other food category matches shellfish's concentration of trace minerals including zinc, selenium, iodine, and chromium. Selenium in shellfish counteracts mercury toxicity, mitigating ocean contaminant concerns. Only wild-caught shellfish are recommended. Shellfish are an outstanding source of DHA, critical for brain function, retinal health, and cardiovascular protection. Oysters are the richest dietary source of zinc, which is critical for testosterone production.