An exotic libido-boosting snack is also good for you: study

This is certainly one way to get everyone “hop” and worried.

Shrimp may be added to the list of purported aphrodisiacs — a food or other substance thought to increase libido — according to a study published in the journal Food Science of Animal Products.

While mood-enhancing erotic bites are more fantasy than fact, many so-called aphrodisiac foods are packed with nutrients and other benefits, as a healthy libido begins with good health.

Eating shrimp has been found to increase sex drive, improve sleep quality, promote healthy hair and help with weight management.

Researchers at the University of Dschang in Cameroon, where the species of edible shrimp is common, observed a number of significant health benefits in mice fed a shrimp-based diet compared to others.

Health benefits are attributed to insects being rich in nutrients, including protein, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

The consumption of insects significantly increased libido, which was observed when mice on this diet were significantly livelier.

These mice also added about 12 hours of sleep to their weekly schedule, developed “particularly superior” hair and better maintained an average healthy weight.

While this study only focused on mice, the researchers say the same findings may apply to humans.

“Our findings highlight the significant potential of edible insects such as Ruspolia nitidula [Large Conehead Grasshoppers] as alternative protein sources,” lead researcher Ngnaniyyi Abdoul told The Post.

“The shrimp meal not only meets nutritional needs, but also provides significant health benefits.”

Over 2,200 species of insects are consumed in 123 countries worldwide, including the US, according to a study published by Scientific Reports.

As food supplies face constant change and uncertainty due to population growth and climate change, experts have increasingly promoted the integration of insects into more cuisines.

About a quarter of Americans are said to be willing to eat insect components and 18% would be willing to eat whole insects.

But this number can increase if libidos increase.