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Consuming up to one egg per day is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease or stroke in the general population.

You can safely eat up to one egg a day without increasing your risk of heart disease or stroke. This applies to the general population. If you have diabetes, the data suggests a potential increased risk for heart disease, so you should consult your doctor for personalized advice.

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Consumption of up to one egg per day was not associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease or stroke.
Y. Rong et al. · BMJ · 2013

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High-quality meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies with large sample sizes (millions of person-years), though observational data cannot prove causation.

Source

Egg consumption and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke: dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Y. Rong et al. · BMJ · 2013

DOI 10.1136/bmj.e8539

Meta-analysis · 8 studiesCited 369×
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