Are eggs bad for your heart?
Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, posed this question to his more than 1 million followers on social media. His answer may surprise some people.
London told Fox News Digital that over the years, “eggs have gotten a really bad rap.” The main reason for this is that the American Heart Association (AHA) has “slammed eggs” due to nutritional deficiencies and heart risks. (See the video at the top of this article.)
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But London said “that whole story really softened” in 2015 because the data “didn't support it.”
“And that's because dietary cholesterol actually doesn't affect our overall cholesterol as much as we think,” he says.
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Eggs are “a product of God” and “an excellent source of protein,” London said.
A typical egg contains about 5 to 6 grams of protein, but it's also rich in “minerals” and “micronutrients” such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline, Dr. London points out. did.
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“So it's actually proven that it's not the risk that was originally advertised in the '70s and '80s,” London said.
“And now it's actually considered to be a very good source of nutrition for individuals.”
Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, told FOX News Digital that eggs are now considered a good source of nutrition. (Fox News Digital)
The American Heart Association, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, told FOX News Digital that healthy adults can include whole eggs per day as part of a heart-healthy diet, but healthy older adults with normal cholesterol levels He said two eggs a day are acceptable for adults.
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Professor London warned in the video that it was “difficult to study single foods” and that it was “very important to understand the whole diet” of an individual.
As for the type of eggs consumed, London believes there is “some benefit” to eating eggs from free-range hens. (John Kerry/Alamy Stock Photo)
As for the type of eggs consumed, London said he believes there are “some benefits” to eating eggs laid by free-range hens.
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“Personally, I think so. [has] Because just as 'we are what we eat,' everything we put into our mouths becomes part of who we are,” London said.
The same goes for chickens.
One heart surgeon said eggs are packed with “minerals” and “micronutrients” such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline. (St. Petersburg)
As for whether egg yolks or egg whites are better for your heart, Dr. London said, “The majority of the dietary benefits actually come from the egg yolks.”
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“I use two eggs and add egg whites to add volume and protein,” London said.
“I want the nutritional value of egg yolks because I'm pretty biased toward protein in my personal diet, so I like to get some extra protein.”
The expert said, “Most of the benefits of the diet actually come from the egg yolk.” (St. Petersburg)
But above all, London emphasized that eating eggs or not is a personal choice.
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London ended the video with a message to her followers: “Listen to your body, follow your biomarkers, and create a nutrition plan that's absolutely right for you.”
