Eating Eggs As Bad As Smoking? - Nope - Just Sensational Press Again
Eating Eggs As Bad As Smoking? - Nope - Just Sensational Press Again
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Last month, the journal Atherosclerosis published a study examining the association between the number of egg yolks consumed per week and the amount of plaque in the carotid artery of stroke patients. The study concluded that eating egg yolks may be bad for people at risk for cardiovascular disease. Smoking was used as one of the factors in the study but when the media reported about the study, egg consumption became just as bad as smoking when it comes to speeding up plaque deposits. Yes I know, hard to imagine...
Many of you have asked for my opinion on this study, as it’s been given a lot of press, so let me assure you – YOU DO NOT have to stop eating eggs! This study does not agree with previous studies and here’s why:
This particular study is an observational one, not a double blind, clinical study. The researchers merely asked stroke victim about their smoking habits and egg consumption. Other lifestyle habits, such as saturated fat intake, waist circumference, amount of exercise, etc. were not taken into consideration. Drawing the conclusion that eggs are bad for you based upon a study like this is ludicrous. The authors themselves state in their conclusion: “This hypothesis should be tested in a prospective study with more detailed information about diet, and other possible confounders such as exercise and waist circumference.”
The takeaway here is: you always need to view sensational headlines with a critical mind. I do, and that’s why I sort out the real facts for you.
As a person in good health, I’m going to completely ignore the media hype about this study and continue eating eggs. I recommend you do the same.
Best of Health,
Kathi
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