Dr Mercola writes: The latest study notes that
people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes ate a dozen eggs a week for a year,
at which point a series of tests showed no negative results whatsoever. Study
participants consumed high (12), medium and low (two) eggs per week for the
first three months. Times Now News explains:
"This
was aimed at maintaining optimal weight for the three months. In a bid to lose
weight, the same members were asked to embark on a weight loss plan while
consuming the same amount of eggs they were consuming earlier. For six months,
the participants continued on their consumption of eggs while they were
monitored by the researchers."
Prior to the study, Australian Men's Health
observes, cardiovascular risk factors such as blood sugar and blood pressure
levels were taken into account when the researchers gathered the results, as
those are considered risk factors associated with egg consumption.
Interestingly, the study concluded that the 128
individuals in the study lost weight even on a high-egg diet and continued to
lose when the study came to a close. Backing up the study results, the
Australian Heart Foundation notes that "eggs are extremely nutritious
(and) contain good quality protein and are a source of healthy fats including
omega-3 fats." As for the cholesterol content:
"Eggs
don't altercate the LDL levels in blood. An egg contains only 212 mg of
cholesterol which is lesser than even the half recommended dietary allowance of
cholesterol for a day. Since the liver already produces a large amount of
cholesterol every day, consumption of eggs balances the ratio with the liver's
production. In fact, eggs increase the HDL or good cholesterol levels in your
body."
Cholesterol in your blood known as LDL is narrowed
down to two subtypes: dense, small particles and large, fluffy particles. The
dense small-particle LDL type is what can be identified as a risk factor for
increasing your heart disease risk, while people with large LDL particles have
a lower risk, but here's the kicker: Eggs convert small LDL particles to large
particles.
Article Source: Dr Mercola at Mercola.com
