how many eggs can one eat in a day?

[rocketman]

not just egg whites, but the entire egg with the yolk.

my mother holds this conception that more than one egg a day is bad for you due to cholesterol. i currently eat two boiled eggs per day (white and yolk), but would like to bump this up in trying to increase sources of protein.

what's the limit one can go before it gets unhealthy?

[Beuford]

I don't think increasing egg consumption for more protein is the best thing you can do.

[rocketman]

i plan on increasing other sources as well (lentils, fish, chicken) but was just going to increase everything, thus eggs as well.

[Beuford]

Nuts are a great source of protein. And they won't take the calcium from your bones.

[garentee]

I read somewhere that it would take 500 eggs to increase the cholesterol level by one point.. Not going to say I completely agree with that number...But what i will say is I eat between 2-6 eggs a day.. nearly everyday.. Total Cholesterol=197. It really depends on your genetics more than anything. My system can process eggs well.. some folks generate too much or cannot handle putting any more into their system.

[KazeCraven]

I don't know about cooked eggs, but I know that raw cholesterol is pretty harmless.

I know that there are foods that increase cholesterol levels though. What are those, if not cooked eggs?

[liamona]

I think you could eat unlimited amounts of eggs. I aim for three to six every day.

This thread reminds me of that elderly man who compulsively ate 25 eggs every day for at least 15 years, and had "normal" cholesterol.

Enjoy Eating Eggs?

According to this article, old-time bodybuilders like Vince Gironda and Arthur Saxon ate lots of eggs to help build muscle:

Splendid Specimens: The History of Nutrition in Bodybuilding

[liamona]

Originally Posted by KazeCraven

I know that there are foods that increase cholesterol levels though. What are those, if not cooked eggs?

Sugar.

[aggie]

they have some eggs that are free range, grain fed, high in omega 3 and lower in chol. but i always heard 2 was ok.

[BoBoGuy]

I consume approximately 2 dozen eggs per week!

It’s well known that eggs contain high amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin (carotenoids) that decrease the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

Studies of individuals with the highest intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin had a 43 percent less chance of developing macular degeneration. The nutrients in eggs also protect the macula by absorbing harmful blue light from the sun’s rays.

Not exactly eye related, but egg consumption also neutralizes free radicals, the end products of metabolism that are believed to cause aging.

Might I also add that eggs are one of the best foods that can help to prevent Alzheimer’s. Eggs provide choline, the yellow fatty substance found in the egg’s yolk which helps to repair damaged brain tissue. They also are a good source of iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and other major vitamin B groups such as B2.

Enjoy your eggs.

Bo

[agnostic]

Eat all the eggs you want.

1) It won't do anything for your cholesterol levels. (It might even lower them, since carbs cause bad blood lipid values, while dietary cholesterol has very little impact -Try it.)
2) And even if it did, the entire idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease is nonsense.

Read "The Cholesterol Myths" (or Good Calories Bad Calories) for someone who really goes through all the actual studies and shows right there in the primary literature (the scientific papers themselves) how the entire notion is without any scientific basis.

[Sivodna]

I have a feeling that the "eggs are bad for ya" idea is a myth. But I don't know the science involved in proving or disproving that.

However, I can almost guarantee you that eggs are better than most of the high-carbohydrate crap that people eat all the time, like bread and pasta.

[rocketman]

thanks. those of you suggesting that its entirely safe and that eggs are bad is a myth, i know the phrase "eat all the eggs you want" has been thrown out there, but at a conservative estimate, what is the upper daily limit you would put, just to stay on the safe side.

i am looking to eat 4 per day.

[James81]

Originally Posted by rocketman

thanks. those of you suggesting that its entirely safe and that eggs are bad is a myth, i know the phrase "eat all the eggs you want" has been thrown out there, but at a conservative estimate, what is the upper daily limit you would put, just to stay on the safe side.

i am looking to eat 4 per day.

My suggestion would be for you to do a 30 day trial and document the results. The truth is (and this is true about all forms of nutrition advice) you are going to get conflicting advice about this (especially on this forum lol). You really are on your own when it comes to nutrition.

I would do a 30 day trial for increasing egg intake to 4 per day and continously measure the results of tests like cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.

If it doesn't make a difference, then you'll get your answer (although I would continue to take note of those things at least on a weekly basis for up to 2 years).

[liamona]

Originally Posted by James81

My suggestion would be for you to do a 30 day trial and document the results.

That's a good idea! I'd be curious about the results.

[garentee]

I generally believe that the amount of cholesterol you eat is unimportant, rather it is how well does your body handle and produce cholesterol...

[openeyes]

I wish I had a "before" to compare it to, but after eating 12-18 raw whole eggs per day in shakes (an easy way of getting calories on a raw diet) for several months and getting curious what my cholesterol was, I had it checked:

HDL: 60
LDL: 57
VLDL: 13

[Angela]

When I saw your title, I thought you were asking how many eggs one can eat in a day, in the "Cool Hand Luke" sense. In that case, the answer is 50.

I'm inspired by recent events around here and also be a gnawing suspicion that eggs might not be my best choice to go on a detox, giving them up (among other things) for seven days (or maybe more) and reintroducing them later if it's appropriate, and see what happens. I've read that many people have undiscovered allergies or sensitivities to eggs. (Dr. Mark Hyman, The UltraMind Solution, etc.)

[openeyes]

Originally Posted by Angela

I've read that many people have undiscovered allergies or sensitivities to eggs. (Dr. Mark Hyman, The UltraMind Solution, etc.)

Along with wheat, soy, and (pasteurized?) dairy. I always saw eating lots of cooked eggs as potentially allergenic, and maybe raw eggs are as well, but I would guess less so. Let us know if you notice a difference.

[vMike]

Interesting thread! I always thought (probably based on something I once heard, or read) that eating more than two eggs per day on average might not be a good idea. I'd say I usually eat about 4-6 boiled eggs a week. I think I could eat a few more than

[Angela]

Originally Posted by openeyes

Along with wheat, soy, and (pasteurized?) dairy. I always saw eating lots of cooked eggs as potentially allergenic, and maybe raw eggs are as well, but I would guess less so. Let us know if you notice a difference.

Yes. Also sugar and sugar substitutes, and caffeine. Ai chihuahua!

[liamona]

Aren't true allergies rare? However, most people do seem to have a lot of gut issues, and this may be why they have so much trouble eating even natural whole foods.

[James81]

Hmmm, this thread makes me wonder if the Nazis sat around wondering how many Jews they could kill in a day and still live with themselves?


















Ain't I a stinker? /Bugs Bunny

[openeyes]

Originally Posted by James81

Hmmm, this thread makes me wonder if the Nazis sat around wondering how many Jews they could kill in a day and still live with themselves?

Is it okay as long as they're free range and locally raised?

[James81]

Originally Posted by openeyes

Is it okay as long as they're free range and locally raised?

LOL @ the thought of "free range" Jews

[Angela]

Originally Posted by liamona

Aren't true allergies rare? However, most people do seem to have a lot of gut issues, and this may be why they have so much trouble eating even natural whole foods.

Yeah, that's why I added the word "sensitivities" -- I know there are certain foods that I may not be allergic to, but I feel better when I choose something else.

[agnostic]

Originally Posted by rocketman

thanks. those of you suggesting that its entirely safe and that eggs are bad is a myth, i know the phrase "eat all the eggs you want" has been thrown out there, but at a conservative estimate, what is the upper daily limit you would put, just to stay on the safe side.

i am looking to eat 4 per day.

You can eat your 4, you can eat 10, 20, even 25.

There is the issue of allergies, though. If you are allergic to eggs, well, I guess you'll notice it at 25/day. In that event it would probably best to eat 0 eggs per day. But otherwise, eggs are healthy foods.

On the nazi-thing: This is ridiculous. How many sentient beings do you kill by eating organic free-range eggs? Eggs are not alive. By that logic, since not every fertilized egg makes it to a woman's uterus and is flushed out in those delightful few days she has, every woman who has had more than one period is a serial killer.

[funchy]

Originally Posted by rocketman

not just egg whites, but the entire egg with the yolk.

my mother holds this conception that more than one egg a day is bad for you due to cholesterol. i currently eat two boiled eggs per day (white and yolk), but would like to bump this up in trying to increase sources of protein.

what's the limit one can go before it gets unhealthy?

Depends. Are you already loading up on cholesterol and saturated fat sources? The difference between one and two eggs is not a huge amount, but the bigger picture is important.

Why are you looking for more protein? What makes you think you have a protein deficiency?

[ginkgo]

Studies show that for someone with a diet of near zero cholesterol, one egg will raise cholesterol by a lot. With a normal diet, it will not make a difference since the more cholesterol you eat, the less the liver produces.

Most of your cholesterol comes from your liver. That is why a vegan does not need any in his diet. Vegans can have cholesterol levels of 115.

[liamona]

Originally Posted by James81

LOL @ the thought of "free range" Jews

This reminds me of that saying, "Jews, the other white meat."