How many eggs are allowed to be eaten per day?

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Some countries celebrate Egg Day on June 3 every year. Of course, this food item deserves an annual celebration, especially because it is a healthy and beneficial food.

Dr. Alexander Alexeyev, Director of the Institute of Medical Biotechnology, points out that the consumption of eggs in the world is increasing because they are a nutritious and beneficial substance.

He says: “Eggs are a really healthy product because they contain almost easily digestible protein, in addition to calcium, phosphorus, lecithin and calciferol. Egg yolks are an important source of omega-3, folic acid, vitamins A, K, E, B12, selenium and biotin. Regular consumption of chicken eggs (within reasonable limits) helps “Increasing muscle mass, strengthening bones, maintaining brain function, maintaining tissue integrity, lowering blood pressure, and combating excess weight.”

According to him, there is no unified standard regarding the amount of eggs that can be eaten per day, week, or month, but in Russia, for example, the Ministry of Health recommends that an adult eat 260 eggs per year.

He says: “That is, no more than one chicken egg per day. People who suffer from high levels of cholesterol in the blood should reduce their intake of egg yolks to 2-3 times a week. People who suffer from diseases of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and urinary tract should also reduce their intake of egg yolks to 2-3 times a week. "Also, the elderly should reduce their consumption of eggs."

In addition, eggs must be carefully processed and cleaned.

He says: “Egg shells can be contaminated with salmonella bacteria and the influenza virus that causes bird flu, so it is not recommended to buy eggs whose shells are contaminated or damaged. You must also pay attention to their expiration date and you must always wash eggs well with water.” Warm and soapy. In addition, if the shell is damaged, it is not unlikely that the egg itself is infected, so it is not recommended to eat it.