Once and For All: Is It Healthy to Eat Eggs Every Day?
Does eating eggs daily affect cholesterol levels negatively, and how many eggs can you eat per day? Find out here.
(Photo: shutterstock)First, we need to understand what cholesterol is and why there's concern about eating a high quantity of eggs.
Cholesterol is a substance carried in the blood by a protein-lipid complex that surrounds the cholesterol. It helps in creating cells, hormones, and other functions in the body.
There are two types of cholesterol:
Bad cholesterol (LDL) – this transfers cholesterol from the liver to other cells in the body to build tissues.
On the other hand, good cholesterol (HDL) works in the opposite direction – taking excess cholesterol from the cells back to the liver.
Experts warn against excessive egg consumption because high blood cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart and vascular disease. However, there is often confusion between cholesterol that originates in the blood and the essential cholesterol for body functioning that comes from food consumption.
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The conclusion from various studies on the subject – since eggs contain vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin D and A, and minerals, it is recommended to eat eggs in a balanced way. Most people do not need to limit the number of eggs per day, nor are they adversely affected by their consumption. On the contrary, good cholesterol (HDL), helps remove the bad cholesterol LDL)) from artery walls.
In conclusion - so how many eggs should you eat a day?
It depends on your daily diet.
As noted, eggs contain available protein with a high nutritional value, so if you regularly consume animal protein (meat, poultry, and dairy products), it's important to limit the number of eggs. However, if you don't include animal protein in your diet or have a minimal amount, it's recommended to eat an egg daily.
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