Eggs, heart disease, and stroke

 

Eggs have had a bad reputation. Many people have been afraid of eating eggs due to high cholesterol.

This has been going on for years, but is there really any evidence that eggs can cause heart disease?

This is what the researchers of the reviewed article wanted to find out (Rong Y,et al.,2013). They reviewed eight articles which included 4.148.095 person-years.

They found that higher consumption of eggs, of up to one egg per day, is not associated with increased risk for coronary heart disease or stroke.

There are many ways you can enjoy eggs. If you have an omelet with some vegetables and beans, you will actually have a very healthy meal especially if you buy organic free range eggs.

To read the original abstract, click on the reference below.

Reference:

Rong Y, Chen L, Zhu T, Song Y, Yu M, Shan Z, Sands A, Hu FB, Liu L. Egg consumption and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke: dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. BMJ. 2013 Jan 7;346:e8539. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e8539.

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