Amazing: 5 Processes That Will Occur in Your Body If You Start Your Morning by Eating an Egg
Many things happen in our bodies when we supply them with essential materials to complete different biological processes. Studies examining the effect of egg yolks on the body have found that they contain essential substances such as amino acid that significantly improve the body's overall function.
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Many things happen in our bodies when we supply them with essential materials to complete different biological processes. Studies examining the effect of egg yolks on the body have found that they contain essential substances such as an amino acid called choline, which affects neural signals and helps us remember small details, like where we placed the car keys.
Daily intake of choline in the diet significantly improves memory, but that's not all: egg yolk also contains a substance called lutein, a vitamin that maintains mental clarity and sharp vision.
Lutein is naturally present in our eyes and protects the retina from sun damage. When it is present in our body at sufficient levels, it also reduces the risk of developing cataracts.
So what can we gain from eating an egg every day? Here are five health benefits:
1. Strengthening Bones and Teeth – Eggs are rich in vitamin D, which can regulate calcium levels in the blood. Therefore, eggs help strengthen bones and maintain their health. They also assist calcium absorption in the body, thereby preventing diseases like osteoporosis.
2. Tryptop... what? Nice to meet you! Two Antioxidants That Will Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer
Egg yolk contains two very important antioxidants named tryptophan and tyrosine, each of which could have a whole book written about its benefits.
Researchers from the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) in Austria studied the link between poor nutrition and gastrointestinal diseases for 10 years. Josef Penninger, director of the Molecular Biotechnology Institute, stated that their research found tryptophan can cure the effects of poor nutrition, but since the body cannot produce it on its own, it is important to receive a sufficient amount from outside sources.
Lack of tryptophan causes diarrhea, stomach aches, and chronic diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. But that's not all: researchers have proven that the amino acid tryptophan also reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, helps calm migraines, and prevents heart issues (according to a study published in Science Daily) and even cancer.
It should be noted, however, that in the 1990s, the American dietary supplement industry removed tryptophan as a dietary supplement under the promotion that it 'greatly helps anxiety and depression symptoms,' but its frantic consumption caused mass poisoning that harmed about 5,000 people, of whom 40 lost their lives. Given the above background, tryptophan should not be consumed as a supplement without the supervision of a treating physician, who will also recommend the correct dosage.
3. Protecting Skin, Hair, and Liver Health
Eggs contain a high level of folic acid, which is essential for maintaining the skin, hair, and liver health. Additionally, folic acid is responsible for the production of red blood cells in our bodies. Anemia occurs when folic acid is at a low and insufficient level in the body.
4. Aiding in Weight Loss
Numerous studies over the last decade have proven a direct connection between eating eggs for breakfast and rapid weight loss in low-carbohydrate diets. Since eggs are protein, they provide a feeling of fullness for a long time, thus enabling quick weight loss (fewer snacks, for example).
5. Boosting the Immune System
Eggs contain a high level of vitamin B6, which is one of the most important vitamins for maintaining the body's immune system. This vitamin is found in grains, legumes, chickpeas, dairy products, meat and fish, tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, and... eggs.