Harvard students eat 720 eggs in a month

25-year-old medical student Nick Norwitz ate 720 eggs in a month - Photo: iStock

In total, the 25-year-old medical student ate 720 eggs in a month, hoping to observe the effect of this amount on his cholesterol levels. At the end of the month, he found that his cholesterol levels had decreased by 20%.

Can eating lots of eggs not affect cholesterol levels?

Norwitz, who describes himself as an "academician," holds a PhD in metabolic health. He is currently completing his medical degree at the prestigious Harvard University and says he has always been passionate about sharing his "joy and interest" in science .

"My colleagues and I often come up with creative ways to convey our admiration and love for physiology and biology, making it interesting and accessible to the public," he shared with Fox News Digital .

"The goal is to spark discussions and bring people to a place where we can talk about human transformation – a topic I find absolutely fascinating."

During the month he ate only eggs, Norwitz consumed 24 eggs a day.

He ate them in "every way," from scrambled eggs, fried eggs, omelets... Eggs are a fairly versatile food, so preparing them in many different ways helped Norwitz create a rather pleasant and not too difficult experiment.

"The purpose of the entire experiment was to illustrate metabolism in order to discuss the 'checkpoints' that can affect cholesterol levels in different individuals. I predicted my cholesterol levels wouldn't change simply by adding eggs, and that's exactly what happened," he said.

Norwitz's cholesterol levels only decreased when he added carbohydrates, due to metabolic changes after his body had adapted to a low-carbohydrate diet. Norwitz explained this phenomenon in a video about his experiment.

There is no single best diet.

One important lesson Norwitz learned from this experiment and others he conducted was that there is no single "best diet" for humans. "When assessing which diet is best for a person, you need to consider their metabolic status and their goals," he said.

For example, some people might be optimizing for longevity, while others focus on cardiovascular health.

Norwitz said he has many more experiments planned to raise awareness and knowledge about how food affects bodily functions and overall health.

"I'm passionate about making metabolic health a mainstream topic. This is just the tip of the iceberg," he said.

Eating too many eggs can lead to increased cholesterol levels and heart disease.

Although eggs are a nutritious and versatile food, moderate consumption—that is, a maximum of seven eggs per week—is key to avoiding potential health risks.

According to Eat This Not That , eating too many eggs can lead to increased cholesterol levels, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, and unhealthy eating habits.

It's important to pay attention to your egg consumption and consider your overall diet and health status.

Consult your doctor before adding too many eggs to your daily diet.

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