title: Egg Consumption and Human Health: A Comprehensive Review of the Effects on Serum Lipids, Antioxidant Status, and Cardiovascular Outcomes
author: u/OddTax8841
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publication: r/science
published: 2026-02-28T14:39:14+00:00
sourceurl: https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1rh49tn/eggconsumptionandhumanhealtha_comprehensive/
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Link: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/63/0/63_2026001/_article
Score: 1317 | Comments: 335 | Subreddit: r/science
Top Comments
u/CareBearOvershare (1447 pts):
Among patients not receiving lipid-lowering drugs, moderate egg intake (3–4 eggs/week) was associated with a lower prevalence of multi-vessel disease. Furthermore, worldwide ecological analyses have identified a significant negative association between egg intake and the incidence and mortality of ischemic heart disease. Given their high nutritional value, relatively low cost, and the evidence presented, eggs could contribute to healthy diets in many countries worldwide.
3-4 eggs per week seems to be healthier than no eggs.
u/ShingetsuMoon (208 pts):
A study published in May in the journal Heart(link opens in new window) found that an egg a day just may keep the doctor away.
Researchers studied nearly half a million Chinese adults over nine years and found up to one egg per day led to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. Experts have pointed out, however, that participants in that study were not eating a Western diet.
Another study from May, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition(link opens in new window), found that eating at least 12 eggs a week for three months did not increase cardiovascular risk factors for people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. That result went hand-in-hand with a healthy diet designed to help study participants lose weight.
-American Heart Association, August 2018
So from what I’m understanding, eggs alone are considered fine or even healthy in moderate, balanced amounts. The problem is that many Western diets also combine them with things like bacon, sausage, ham, etc that can have a clear negative effect in high amounts.
u/NoSatisfaction5807 (241 pts):
Should we be skeptical that this is coming from the journal of poultry news?
u/SamusBaratheon (38 pts):
So.... eggs heathy again?
u/Rapscallion_Racoon (56 pts):
Eggs have helped me immensely.
I am a cancer survivor and have much of my lg intestine removed. When I asked to get the picc/tpn out, doc said too low weight, but he decided to give me a chance. I started with one egg every morning, and then advanced to two. Mostly it’s just from the act of eating in and of itself, but my appetite has increased significantly and my weight is holding steady. Now 2 eggs are my FIRST breakfast!
u/BMCarbaugh (27 pts):
I think current science on eggs has flip flopped on whether they're good for you or killing you slowly like 4 times in my lifetime.
u/OscarHM09 (104 pts):
This study produced by an association with multiple poultry industry sponsors who stand to financially gain from an increase in egg sales
u/KRGambler (71 pts):
I personally have consumed 3 days everyday for about 12 yrs and my bloodwork has always been great. So for myself I’ll stick with eating eggs
u/ImportantPut3331 (13 pts):
Brought to you by the journal of poultry science...
u/ConnectEffect4210 (6 pts):
So those egg council creeps got to you too, eh???
u/GiltCityUSA (22 pts):
Crazy that doctors said the exact opposite for DECADES in most parts of the world.
u/theveganite (9 pts):
Highly suspect article with a clear conflict of interest even though they claim there is no conflict of interest. Their data is specifically looking at Japanese people who consume 4+ eggs per week or 3 and under, and only 795 patients already undergoing coronary angiography for suspected coronary artery disease.
Far from conclusive research. Maybe they're healthy, maybe not, but most research indicates to limit intake and all research shows to consume way more fresh vegetables and fruit.