More surprising good news for egg lovers!

Now, a new study conducted by scientists at Tufts University (USA) has discovered another unexpected benefit of eggs for a common disease among the elderly.

Accordingly, eating more than one egg per week can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 47%, according to the health website Verywell Health.

Eating more than one egg a day can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 47%.

To determine the effect of egg consumption on Alzheimer's disease prevention, the research team used data from the Rush Memory and Aging Project cohort, based on information from a food frequency questionnaire to track participants' egg consumption frequency.

The study included data from 1,024 adults.

The researchers then focused on a nutrient found in egg yolks—choline—which is linked to brain function.

During an average follow-up period of 6.7 years, 280 people developed Alzheimer's dementia.

The results showed that eating more than one egg per week reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 47%. Of this, 39% of the Alzheimer's prevention effect of eggs is due to choline, according to Verywell Health .

This study builds on findings from a previous study that showed even limited egg consumption (about one egg per week) slowed the rate of memory decline compared to eating fewer or no eggs.

Professor Gary Small, PhD, chief psychiatrist at Hackensack University Medical Center (USA), although not involved in the study, also stated that some components in eggs are very good for the brain.

Choline supports the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters crucial for memory retention. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce brain inflammation—thereby preventing neurodegeneration—and lutein reduces age-related oxidative stress that can cause brain cell wear and tear.

Alzheimer's disease is a common illness among the elderly.

What is choline?

Choline is an important nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, especially brain function.

One of the richest and most accessible sources of choline is egg yolks. Choline contributes to the synthesis of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for memory, mood, and muscle control.

Therefore, ensuring adequate choline levels can support cognitive function and may help prevent certain neurological disorders.

Elizabeth Shaw, a registered dietitian based in the U.S., explains: Eggs are one of the best sources of choline. One large egg provides 169 mg of choline.

The study's author, Dr. Taylor Wallace, a professor of nutrition at Tufts University, said that two eggs a day can provide the recommended levels of choline and other important nutrients for the brain.

This level has been shown to be safe in studies, even for people with diabetes and those with or at risk of metabolic cardiovascular disease.

To reap the most brain-health benefits from eggs, be sure to include choline in the yolk and add vegetables for added holistic nutrition.

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