New Egg Eating Could Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease

Eating eggs may increase the risk of developing heart disease, according to a recent study.

In the United States, research involving more than 30,000 adults has linked the consumption of an extra half egg each day to a slightly higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Northwestern University, in Illinois, who conducted the experiment, said people should consume less cholesterol – a compound found in eggs, as well as in red meat and processed.

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The university study published in the journal JAMA found that the consumption of three to four eggs per week increased the risk of heart disease and circulatory system by 6% and the risk of death by 8%. during the monitoring period.

Dr. Norrina Allen of Northwestern University said: "The message to remember is actually cholesterol, which is found to be rich in eggs and especially in yolks."

"As part of a healthy diet, people must consume less cholesterol in order to pose a lower risk of heart disease."

The link between eggs and cardiovascular disease has been the subject of much scientific debate, as previous studies have shown that egg consumption does not affect the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Victoria Taylor, a senior dietician of the British Heart Foundation, said: "Eating healthy is a matter of balance.If you eat too much of a thing, it leaves you less room in the diet for d & # 39; 39; other foods more beneficial to health.

"Eggs are a nutritious food, and while this study focuses on the amount we eat, it is equally important to pay attention to how eggs are cooked and the accompaniments that accompany them.

"For example, poached eggs on whole grain toasts make for a much healthier meal than a traditional fry."

Professor Tom Sanders, of King's College London, commented on the study: "The average cholesterol intake in the United States can reach about 600 mg per day, which is way above the average British diet which is around 225 mg a day.

"The eggs are moderate at a rate of three to four a week, that's fine, and that's what the current British dietary guidelines say."