Written by Mervat Rashad
Sunday, March 05, 2023 11:00 AM
A recent study, published in the journal Nutrients, reveals that eating a controlled number of eggs does not, in fact, negatively affect our health, and egg consumption can be key to preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). For the study, researchers surveyed 3,042 men. And a woman, they filled out a form, stating how many eggs they ate per week. After the 10-year research, it was found that 317 people (out of 3042) had heart-related disorders.
Eggs have many health-benefiting properties, but they are “controversial” due to their high content cholesterol in Blood, people with heart problems are usually advised to avoid eggs, but according to a study published by Harvard Medical School, eating one to three eggs per week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 60%, while eating four to seven eggs per week can reduce it by 75%, according to food.ndtv.
Eggs: Are they good or bad for the heart?
People who eat one egg or less per week have an 18% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, people who eat one to four eggs per week have a 9% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, people who eat four to seven eggs per week have an 8% risk of infection.
How many eggs can a person eat for heart health?
The experts who conducted the study stated that eating one to three eggs per week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 60%, while eating four to seven eggs per week can reduce it by 75%.
However, when considering possible SFA intake, they concluded that eating one to three eggs per week appeared to protect once morest cardiovascular disease, and they also cautioned that egg consumption should always be in line with a healthy diet to see benefits.
Considering everything, we suggest including eggs in your healthy diet in moderation to fully enjoy the benefits.
