An egg a day keeps strokes away
Posted on: 04/Nov/2016 4:43:57 PM
New research from the EpidStat Institute, Michigan, US has said that consuming an egg - nutrient-rich source of high quality protein - per day may lead to a 12 per cent reduction in risk of stroke. The study, whose findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, says, One large egg boasts six grams of high-quality protein and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, found within the egg yolk, as well as vitamins E, D, and A.
According to the researchers, Eggs do have many positive nutritional attributes, including antioxidants, which have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. They are also an excellent source of protein, which has been related to lower blood pressure. The study underscores prior research, showing the lack of a relationship between eggs and heart disease and now suggests a possible beneficial effect of eating eggs on risk of stroke.
