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Do I have to curb my consumption?Once and for all! Doctor clears up myth about eggs and cholesterol
Myth or real problem?
At Easter there are eggs in abundance again, and at some point you get the feeling: Maybe I should slow down now. But is that really the case? What's the truth about the rumor that too much egg is bad for cholesterol? General practitioner Dr. Christoph Specht explains whether this myth is true.
Dr. Woodpecker on egg myth: “Complete nonsense”
The trigger for high cholesterol levels is often genetic, explains general practitioner Dr. Christoph Specht in conversation with RTL. If parents struggle with this, there is a high probability that their children will also have elevated cholesterol levels.
Contrary to popular belief, individual foods are not responsible for an increased value. “The big problem is overeating, i.e. simply not fasting enough,” explains the doctor. Because that promotes inflammation in the body.
And Specht also wants to dispel the egg myth: “Cholesterol levels have almost nothing to do with diet. People have believed that for decades.” He makes it clear: “The fact that people with high cholesterol levels are not allowed to eat eggs is complete nonsense.”
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Eggs contain the trace element selenium
Eggs contain many vitamins and minerals, such as selenium. This trace element not only helps with weight loss, but also strengthens the immune system. Selenium also has an antioxidant effect and protects against free radicals, which accelerate diseases and the aging process. This makes our skin shine.
And dear men, if the beautiful skin argument hasn't convinced you yet, then maybe this one: Selenium is also important for sperm production. A deficiency can lead to infertility. And nobody really wants that!
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Ingredients of eggs: vitamins and lecithin
Also Vitamin B2 is contained in eggs. It stimulates energy metabolism and is a prerequisite for healthy hair and nails. Vitamin D, which we also consume through eggs, ensures strong bones. According to current studies, folic acid, also a vitamin, is said to reduce the risk of heart attack. Furthermore, is Folic acid important for our metabolism and cell division. It is running at full speed, especially in the bone marrow, because this is where the majority of blood cells are formed. A deficiency of folic acid can lead to anemia.
Lecithin also occurs in eggs. This substance is often referred to as food for the brain and nerves. Lecithin is said to reduce stress and increase the ability to concentrate. On top of that, it inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from the egg through the intestinal wall, which is why eggs are now considered less of a problem as a source of cholesterol than they were a few years ago. (jar)
