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Eating Eggs Increases the Risk of Dying from Heart Disease

Feb 1, 2024

09:37

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This podcast discusses recent studies on eggs and their role in heart disease. It highlights the limitations and inaccuracies of self-reported questionnaires and emphasizes the nutritional benefits of eggs, including their rich nutrient content and their ability to promote healthy cholesterol levels. The podcast also addresses the various health benefits of eggs, debunking the myth that they cause heart problems and encouraging critical evaluation of studies.

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Quick takeaways

Observational studies and food frequency questionnaires used in studies on eggs and heart disease are prone to bias and exaggeration.

Current data does not establish a direct causal link between egg consumption and health outcomes.

Deep dives

Eating eggs linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer

Several scientific studies indicate that consuming eggs can be hazardous to health. One study in 2021 found that adding half an egg a day was associated with higher rates of death from heart disease, cancer, and all causes. Another study mentioned a connection between egg consumption and the development of certain types of cancer, such as colon, rectal, and prostate. These findings suggest that eating eggs may increase the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Introduction

3min

Association Between Eating Eggs and Heart Disease Risk

2min

The Nutritional Benefits of Eggs for Heart Health

2min

The Health Benefits of Eggs: A Super Heart-Healthy Food

2min

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about some of the new data surrounding eggs and their role in heart disease. Out of ten recent studies on eggs and heart disease, all of the studies were observational, and all but two of the studies were self-reported.

Studies that require people to recall everything that they’ve eaten over a period of time are generally inaccurate. People often forget what they’ve eaten and focus on the positive things they can remember eating rather than reporting the negative.

Questionnaires do not prove causation. There was also a conflict of interest in many of these studies.

Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can consume. The egg yolk contains almost every nutrient except vitamin C.

Egg yolks from pasture-raised eggs are an excellent source of the following:

•Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12

•The active form of vitamin A (retinol)

•Vitamin E

•Vitamin K2

•Vitamin D

•Omega-3 fatty acids

•Potassium, magnesium, and selenium

Eggs are the best source of protein next to human breast milk and are one of the best sources of choline.

Egg yolks promote healthy levels of cholesterol. They can increase HDL cholesterol and can increase the size of your LDL cholesterol. Egg yolks are the perfect combination of protein and fat and can help reduce insulin resistance.

Egg yolks contain lutein and zeaxanthin—carotenoids that are most commonly found in vegetables. These carotenoids are more bioavailable in eggs and help protect the eye from macular degeneration and cataracts. They also protect the endothelial tissue inside of your arteries.

Eggs don't cause heart problems—they help with heart problems!

DATA:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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