Now, let’s talk about the planet. Most shrimp you buy? It’s farmed overseas. Mangrove forests get bulldozed for shrimp ponds. That’s bad for birds, fish, and your guilty conscience.
Wild-caught shrimp is better, but not perfect. Bycatch happens—turtles and fish get scooped up too. Eating shrimp daily means supporting a massive, often messy industry.
If you must go daily, look for certified sustainable shrimp. Your eco-conscience will thank you. And maybe your turtles.
The Gut Check
Let’s get weird. Shrimp has a ton of polyphosphates. Those are chemicals added to keep shrimp plump and juicy. Some studies suggest they might mess with your gut bacteria.
Too much phosphorous from shrimp can also throw off your calcium balance. In extreme cases, it’s linked to kidney issues. So, uh, maybe don’t treat shrimp like popcorn.
