Studies of the composition of eggs

Health for human | A report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) association between high egg consumption and all-cause mortality, the findings are not unusual that scientists can not provide an explanation. The researchers, Djoussé and Gaziano, analyzed data from the Physicians Health Study I followed the doctors of men over a period of 20 years. um eggs were identified hazards

In fact, healthy adults can continue to enjoy eggs as part of balanced diet, and the findings are not strong enough to advise people to change their diet. In epidemiological studies, does not show cause and effect, and there flaws in it. The researchers did not control a variety of factors including food intake and nutrients including saturated fat. In addition, egg consumers exhibited other lifestyle and dietary patterns associated with increased health risks. In an accompanying edtorial, Dr. Robert Eckel, vice chairman of the Committee on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease, commented "that this study is less detailed dietary information that may confound the interpretation, such as patterns of dietary intake of saturated fats and trans fats." Some people who eat eggs in large numbers often consume them with foods high in saturated fat.

In addition, scientists do not comment on the level of diabetes control. Poor diabetic control is associated with an increased risk of many chronic diseases that also effect mortality. Moreover, it is difficult to generalize these findings to the general population because the sample is based on male physicians who may behave completely different from the general population.

The most credible point of this study is the scientists show no association between egg consumption and cardiovascular risk. This is consistent with the last 30 years of comprehensive research that overwhelmingly shows that healthy adults can enjoy eggs without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease. American Heart Association (AHA) agree that the eggs according to heart-healthy guidelines when cholesterol from other sources is limited. Egg consumption was not significantly impact the LDL: HDL ratio, an indicator of the best known and scientifically to the risk of heart disease.

Healthy adults should continue to enjoy eggs to increase their intake of beneficial nutrients. One egg including the yolk has 13 essential vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, healthy unsaturated fats and antioxidants, for only 70 calories.