In brief

• Eggs were long considered harmful to the heart because of their cholesterol.
• According to Ofeminin, Harvard research indicates that one egg a day does not harm the heart.
• Eggs provide protein, vitamins, minerals, choline, lutein and zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Before changing your diet, it is worth consulting a doctor or dietitian.

Why eggs raised concerns

For years, eggs were considered harmful to the heart because of their high cholesterol content, so many people gave them up at breakfast (Co się stanie z twoim ciałem, gdy codziennie zjesz jajko? Zbadali to | Ofeminin – ofeminin.pl). New research is changing this view.

What eggs contain

Eggs are a prized source of protein. Their amino acid profile is considered a reference standard, and the digestibility of their protein is among the highest of any food. Eggs contain vitamins A, D, E and K, several B vitamins (B2, B6, B12) and folic acid, and among minerals iodine, potassium, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc and iron.

What Harvard research says

According to Ofeminin, Harvard research indicates that one egg a day does not harm the heart. The appropriate number of eggs depends on health status and chronic diseases. Before changing your diet, it is worth discussing it with a doctor or dietitian.