However, how many eggs a day is enough is still a controversial question while scientific studies are showing both positive and negative effects of eggs on health.
According to a study from the American Heart Association, eggs are a source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, riboflavin, selenium. But the main problem is the amount of cholesterol in eggs. A large egg contains about 186 mg of cholesterol, most of it in the yolk.
Although recent studies have shown that dietary cholesterol does not directly affect blood cholesterol levels in most healthy people, some people still tend to have increased levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) when consuming foods high in cholesterol. Therefore, experts recommend limiting egg intake if you have a history of heart disease or high cholesterol.
Eating 1-2 eggs per day is completely safe for healthy people with no risk of cardiovascular disease. For those at risk of cardiovascular disease or who already have cholesterol problems, egg consumption should be limited, with an optimal serving size of 3-4 eggs per week.
A Harvard University study on diet and cardiovascular disease found that people who consume eggs every day may experience some cardiovascular health problems, especially in people with diets high in saturated fat and low in fiber.
Eating eggs may not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy people, but other factors such as lifestyle, overall diet, and genetics are still more important in assessing the health impact of eggs.
Therefore, the number of eggs eaten for breakfast depends on individual health and potential risk factors. For healthy people, eating 1-2 eggs per day is safe, but for those with heart or cholesterol problems, limiting the number of eggs or choosing to eat egg whites may be a reasonable choice.
