How many eggs should the elderly eat per week for best longevity?

Whether eating eggs is good or bad has long been a hotly debated topic and many studies have been conducted to clarify this issue.

While many studies have confirmed that eating eggs in moderation brings many health benefits, now, a new study just published on The Conversation brings more good news when the elderly eat eggs.

Scientists at Monash University and the University of Western Australia (Australia) collaborated with experts at the University of Edinburgh (UK) to analyze health data of more than 8,000 elderly people.

Eating eggs is good or bad has long been a hotly debated topic.

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Researchers collected information about participants' diets through a food questionnaire, including a question about the frequency of egg consumption.

Depending on the amount of eggs consumed, participants were divided into 3 groups:

• Rarely eaten: 1 - 2 fruits per month
• Eat weekly: 1 - 6 fruits per week
• Daily intake: 1 - 2 fruits per day.

The team then tallied the number of deaths over a six-year period.

During the analysis, factors such as socioeconomic , demographic, health-related and clinical factors, and overall diet quality were "adjusted" because these factors may play a role in disease and the risk of premature death.

The results found that eating eggs helps support cardiovascular health and even reduces the risk of premature death, helping to prolong life, according to medical website Medical Express.

In general, eating 1-6 eggs a week is best for longevity, with the lowest risk of death.

Eating 1 - 6 eggs a week is best for longevity

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Specifically, the death rate from heart disease was 29% lower and the death rate overall was 17% lower than those who rarely or never ate eggs.

Notably, researchers found that eating eggs daily did not increase the risk of early death.

Eggs are a good source of protein, containing B vitamins, folate, unsaturated fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), choline and minerals.

The concern about eggs stems from their cholesterol content. One large egg yolk contains about 275 mg of cholesterol — nearly the daily limit for cholesterol.

Previously, health experts warned that eating cholesterol-rich foods like eggs could raise blood cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.

But recent research shows that the body does not absorb dietary cholesterol well, so dietary cholesterol does not have a big impact on blood cholesterol levels.

Instead, foods like saturated fats and trans fats play a major role in cholesterol levels.

With recommendations changing over time and the multifaceted nature of nutritional science, it's understandable why egg research continues.

Eggs provide a perfect source of protein and many important nutrients, but it's important to eat them in moderation, according to Medical Express.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguoi-lon-tuoi-nen-an-may-qua-trung-moi-tuan-de-tot-nhat-cho-tuoi-tho-185250218040850672.htm