How many eggs per day can be eaten without health risks

Eggs and heart health: large-scale study dispels myths about daily consumption

Consuming one egg a day does not increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, American scientists claim based on impressive data.

A team of researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted a large-scale analysis covering 215,000 people without serious chronic diseases. Observations of participants' health continued for 34 years, which allowed for obtaining reliable results.

After studying the diets of participants, scientists found that most people consume between one and five eggs weekly. Notably, this amount does not increase the likelihood of myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, and stroke. The connection between eggs and cardiovascular risks was found only in patients with type 2 diabetes.

"On average, most people don't eat more than one egg a day. You might eat two eggs for breakfast, but only two or three times a week. Thus, the average consumption actually turns out to be less than one egg a day," explained Frank Hu, co-author of the study.

To confirm their findings, the scientists additionally conducted a meta-analysis of 28 European, American, and Asian studies covering the eating habits of 1.7 million people. The obtained data convincingly confirms the safety of consuming one egg daily for cardiovascular health.

Interestingly, Asian studies even revealed a connection between egg consumption and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers suggest that the reason may lie in the peculiarities of culinary traditions: in Asian cuisine, eggs are usually included in various dishes, whereas in the West they are often consumed separately, in combination with red or processed meat and white bread.