Raw Eggs

[namitsu]

I'm thinking of eating raw eggs again. The nutritious value is amazing.
I stopped because I feared salmonella, but now I read that infected eggs are very very rare. As stated here Raw eggs for health
Still I'm not entirely sure. Do you guys think it's a good idea?

[cdn2wheeler]

Originally Posted by namitsu

I'm thinking of eating raw eggs again. The nutritious value is amazing.
I stopped because I feared salmonella, but now I read that infected eggs are very very rare. As stated here Raw eggs for health
Still I'm not entirely sure. Do you guys think it's a good idea?

If your health is otherwise good, then I imagine it's OK. Even if you do get a bad one that's tainted - not very likely, actually - then if your health is OK you'll come through it without too much difficulty (though it may not be very pleasant... voice of experience here).

[openeyes]

Eating raw eggs is common among bodybuilders. The article linked to addresses the issues (or lack thereof) fairly well.

I've gone for extended periods eating 12-18 raw eggs per day in shakes (eating that many cooked could lead to allergies) and found it gave me an unusually good cholesterol profile with very high levels of HDL.

Though I used to throw out a lot of the yolks and have just a few per day, now I'm more apt to either have the whole egg or actually throw out some of the whites

Also, have you read the book mentioned at the bottom of the article, We Want to Live? If you've tried the full-blown raw animal food diet it'd be fun to compare experiences.

[Iamsuperman]

The wikipedia article says that raw egg protein is only 51% bioavailable whereas cooked egg protein is 90%.

[joanmhe]

Hi,
I have heard and read that undercooked or raw eggs are more easily digested, but don't have any idea if this is actually true.
Joan

[Amadeus]

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[wethead]

Originally Posted by Iamsuperman

The wikipedia article says that raw egg protein is only 51% bioavailable whereas cooked egg protein is 90%.

Wow - Thats a great catch and thanks for sharing that

@ The op, how does it taste to eat raw eggs?

I always wanted to try but was to grossed out ...

[spaceistheplace]

Originally Posted by Iamsuperman

The wikipedia article says that raw egg protein is only 51% bioavailable whereas cooked egg protein is 90%.

but the protein in raw eggs is pure and undenatured. plus you get all the live enzymes and vitamins that are broken down by heat.

to the poster asking about how raw eggs taste...personally they are hard for me to get down. not pleasant.

[VacMan]

Iamsuperman,

I agree with you, if you're trying to eat eggs for protein, then you are better off cooking them.

[escapee]

The wikipedia article says that raw egg protein is only 51% bioavailable whereas cooked egg protein is 90%.

As far as i understand high temp cooking denatures protein and destroys a certain percentage of nutrients ( Essential fatty acids, fat soluble vitamins and etc ) . Now you know why the utraditional Japanese Sashimi or sushi ( uncontaminated ) is 100 x times better than the deep fried fish n chips ?


Denaturation (biochemistry) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

When food is cooked, some of its proteins become denatured. This is why boiled eggs become hard and cooked meat becomes firm.

A classic example of denaturing in proteins comes from egg whites, which are largely egg albumins in water. Fresh from the eggs, egg whites are transparent and liquid. But by cooking they are turned opaque and white, and form an interconnected solid mass.


Denaturation is the major change in protein or nucleic acid structure by application of some external stress for example, treatment of proteins with strong acids or bases, high concentrations of inorganic salts or organic solvents (e.g., alcohol or chloroform), heat ,which results in improper functioning of cell activity. Denatured proteins can exhibit a wide range of characteristics, from loss of solubility to communal aggregation. Proteins are very long strands of amino acids linked together in specific sequences.

A protein is created by ribosomes that "read" codons in the gene and assemble the requisite amino acid combination from the genetic instruction, in a process known as translation.

Most biological proteins lose their biological function when denatured. For example, enzymes lose their catalytic activity, because the substrates can no longer bind to the active site, and because amino acid residues involved in stabilizing substrates' transition states are no longer positioned to be able to do so.

Study Finds Heat-Processed Protein Drinks Send "Bad" Cholesterol Skyrocketing

[eblight]

A friend of mine eats raw eggs and finds them far easier to digest than cooked. I would recommend eggs that are free range and organic i.e. from hens that haven't ingested a lot of hormones.

[namitsu]

Thank you all for the insights.
I've been taking them for 2 days now and I had a bowl issue for a month that now seems to go away. Ofcourse i'm not sure it's because of the eggs, but still.
Regarding to the taste, there is almost none. The challenge is more to swallow such a big lump of slime, lol. But it's not too bad. I suggest taking a glass of water afterwards.
Oh and you do feel really full. Studies on the infamous Atkins diet showed that protein make you feel like you've eaten a lot, fast. So this might be something for people on weight diets.
Another thing I noticed: I feel quite tired after taking one. I also have this with cowmilk. Is it just hard to digest or do I have an allergy, or lactose intolerance?

[Iamsuperman]

I feel tired when i eat a lot of protein without eating enough carbs.

Are you eating any carbs with your raw eggs?

[escapee]

Check this .
Hypoglycemia on Atkins stopping weight loss - Low Carb Friends

[namitsu]

Originally Posted by Iamsuperman

I feel tired when i eat a lot of protein without eating enough carbs.

Are you eating any carbs with your raw eggs?

No I don't. I'll try.

[namitsu]

Indeed, after dinner I took an egg and didnt get as tired as normal.

[Fjellsaus]

Are you eating both the yolk and the egg-white? I'm considering trying out eating one raw egg a day. But I haven't found any reliable information on whether the egg-white is healthy or not.

[Jennihul]

It's difficult enough to eat cooked chicken mucous. Eating it raw would put me over the edge. Salmonella notwithstanding.

Jennifer

[namitsu]

Originally Posted by Fjellsaus

Are you eating both the yolk and the egg-white? I'm considering trying out eating one raw egg a day. But I haven't found any reliable information on whether the egg-white is healthy or not.

Eat the white not without the yolk. They're both good for you. If you only eat the white you could get biotine defficiency, fortunately the yolk compensates for that by containing biotine. As I discovered, it feels best to take one after a meal.

Originally Posted by Jennihul

It's difficult enough to eat cooked chicken mucous. Eating it raw would put me over the edge. Salmonella notwithstanding.

Jennifer

I find it quite easy. I break the egg first in a small cup, consume it in 2 seconds and have a glass of water ready to wash it down good. Salmonella is not a big of a threat in eggs as you might think it is. Please read the whole topic.

[Jennihul]

Oh I read the whole topic. Just my opinion.

Jennifer

[Iamsuperman]

The true ileal digestibility of raw egg protein was significantly impaired compared with that of cooked egg protein (51.3 ± 9.8 vs. 90.9 ± 0.8%, P < 0.05).

Digestibility of Cooked and Raw Egg Protein in Humans as Assessed by Stable Isotope Techniques -- Evenepoel et al. 128 (10): 1716 -- Journal of Nutrition

The fact the cooked eggs have 91% bioavailability and raw eggs only have 51% is enough for me to keep eating cooked eggs. For my goals having more protein bioavailability is more important then preserving the enzymes.

[Revolution]

Two eggs have about 10 grams of fat. You might want to consider that.

[yes222888]

I have taken RAW EGG YOLK for 4 years more.

I take 6-12 Raw Yolk per day; 4-5 days per week.

On Sat n Sun, i would normally take no/low protein , n take a juice fasting.

My experience is very good.

However, diff things suit diff people; one of my friend gained no particular good effect.

Regarding digestion, i would sugg those who are interested just to try to swallow 12 raw eggs at one time; and on the other day also try to swallow 12 cooked egg (esp hard boiling) at one time. They would immediately experience the difference.

u could also cf
Eggs and health promotion - Google ¹Ï®Ñ

An old woman who was about to die had taken 66 raw eggs n got recovered.
The Health Benefits of Raw Eggs by John Claydon Regenerative Nutrition

From my own experience, Raw Egg is great; but it is always the case that diff things suit diff people.

[funchy]

Originally Posted by Jennihul

It's difficult enough to eat cooked chicken mucous. Eating it raw would put me over the edge. Salmonella notwithstanding.

Well said!

[liamona]

Originally Posted by yes222888

An old woman who was about to die had taken 66 raw eggs n got recovered.
The Health Benefits of Raw Eggs by John Claydon Regenerative Nutrition

That's a great article! Thanks for the link.

[jamesbiz]

Originally Posted by yes222888

I have taken RAW EGG YOLK for 4 years more.

I take 6-12 Raw Yolk per day; 4-5 days per week.

On Sat n Sun, i would normally take no/low protein , n take a juice fasting.

My experience is very good.

However, diff things suit diff people; one of my friend gained no particular good effect.

Regarding digestion, i would sugg those who are interested just to try to swallow 12 raw eggs at one time; and on the other day also try to swallow 12 cooked egg (esp hard boiling) at one time. They would immediately experience the difference.

u could also cf
Eggs and health promotion - Google ¹Ï®Ñ

An old woman who was about to die had taken 66 raw eggs n got recovered.
The Health Benefits of Raw Eggs by John Claydon Regenerative Nutrition

From my own experience, Raw Egg is great; but it is always the case that diff things suit diff people.

Ok, I don't understand the part about not refrigerating eggs. How does that work exactly? And where do you get eggs that have never been in a fridge?

[liamona]

Originally Posted by jamesbiz

Ok, I don't understand the part about not refrigerating eggs. How does that work exactly? And where do you get eggs that have never been in a fridge?

Straight from the farm.

[jamesbiz]

Yeah, more people should see this.

[rajagiri4]

eating raw eggs is not good for health because it contain fat