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Eggs and Your Health: What Else You Need to Know | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room Live Q&A

Dec 20, 2023

Dr. Neal Barnard, New York Times bestselling author and nutrition expert, explores the science of eggs and their health implications. Topics include the risks of consuming a large number of eggs, the misconception of eggs as a perfect form of protein, the health effects of cholesterol in eggs, and supporting organizations for plant-based health and ending animal abuse.

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Excessive consumption of eggs can contribute to cardiovascular disease due to their high cholesterol and saturated fat content.

Organic free-range eggs do not offer significant health benefits over regular eggs and are still abundant in cholesterol and saturated fat.

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The Dangers of Consuming Excessive Eggs

Eating a dozen eggs a day for a year led an individual to experience severe health issues, including heart complications. The excessive consumption of eggs, laden with cholesterol and saturated fat, can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Despite the misconception that eggs provide superior protein, they actually contain a moderate amount compared to plants. Additionally, alternatives like tofu scramble and the 'Just Egg' product offer healthy substitutes without the adverse effects of eggs.

Introduction

6min

The Health Risks of Eggs and the Misconception of Protein Content

9min

The Power Foods diet and the health effects of cholesterol in eggs

18min

Supporting Organizations for Plant-Based Health and Ending Animal Abuse

2min

Reflection on a Story, Announcing the Last Episode of the Year, and Previewing the Next Season

5min

Embracing Your Health Choices and Finding Support

3min

Are eggs a natural superfood? Some say yes, but others say the breakfast and cooking favorite could even send you to an early grave.

Explore the science of eggs with New York Times bestselling author and nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.

You will hear what happened to one listener who ate a dozen eggs a day for year that left doctors puzzled and scrambling for answers.

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