Shrimp are popular seafood and a rich source of protein, but many people fear them, purportedly due to the “harmfulness” of this product. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and Nutrition websites, among others. Is eating shrimp unsafe for health? Read in the material. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and Nutrition websites, and others. Myths about shrimps Shrimp contain a lot of cholesterol Shrimp indeed contain cholesterol, but a serving (85 grams) has the same amount of cholesterol as an egg. Research has shown that cholesterol in foods does not si…