One egg a week may reduce the risk of death from heart disease
2025-02-11 13:49:48
TiranaPost
Regular egg consumption may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths in older adults, according to a new study.
Researchers from Monash University in Australia followed over 8,700 adults aged 70 and over.
Those who reported consuming one to six eggs per week showed a 15 percent lower risk of death from any cause, compared to those who ate eggs twice a month or less.
They also showed a 29 percent lower risk of death related to cardiovascular disease, according to results published in the journal Nutrients.
"These findings may be useful in developing dietary guidelines for the elderly."
Benefits of eating eggs
Eggs are a source of protein and essential nutrients, such as B vitamins, folate, unsaturated fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins (E, D, A, and K), choline, and numerous minerals.
European guidelines vary from country to country, but a review by the American Heart Association published in 2020 concluded that healthy individuals can safely eat seven eggs per week.
