Eggs are a rich source of protein , but they are also high in cholesterol. Hence their role in the evolution of cardiometabolic risk is questionable. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrients has compared the cardiometabolic parameters in adults consuming ≥5 eggs/week (study group) with those having <0.5 eggs/week (referent group). It has shown that eating ≥5 eggs/week does not adversely affect either blood glucose or blood pressure.
Irrespective of gender, the results demonstrated lower fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels (by 3.7 g/dL) and systemic blood pressure (SBP) (by 2.5 mg/dL) in the study group. Improvement in SBP was more prominent among males; however, overweight individuals witnessed a better reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The benefit of consuming eggs was enhanced by a diet containing fish, dairy, dietary fiber, fruits, whole grains, and…
