The Sunny Side of Eggs

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leodog — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:31:56 GMT

I have itches whenever I eat uncooked eggs, 2 days ago I ate a soft-boiled egg and red dots appeared on the back of my arms, I also had itches. Can anyone give information or advise or help me? It's hard to find an answer to my question in a hundred posts.

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leodog — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:31:05 GMT

I have itches whenever I eat uncooked eggs, 2 days ago I ate a soft-boiled egg and red dots appeared on the back of my arms, I also had itches. Does anyone give information or advise or help me? It's hard to find an answer to my question in a hundred posts.

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Heather Marsh — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:41:43 GMT

Philup,

even the anti saturated fat proponents advise the human body needs "some" arachidonic acid, but too much can be toxic.

I would suggest that organic eggs do not supply 'too much' of this arachidonic acid.

I also understand that AA only becomes a problem when insulin levels are very high. Eggs to not provoke an insulin spike.

Comments? I am interested in learning more.

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CraterDiver — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:19:59 GMT

There was a recent article in the April edition of Life Extension Magazine highlighting research that suggests increased egg consumption is associated with increased mortality and diabetes risk.

They cited that men who ate one or more eggs daily were nearly 25% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than men who ate one or fewer eggs weekly, according to newly released results from a study of more than 21,000 American physicians. The results were gleaned from a 20-year study of male doctor's health and dietary habits.

The published references were:

1. Djousse L, Gaziano JM. Egg consumption in relation to cardiovascular disease and mortality: the Physician's Health Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Apr;87(4):964-9

2. Djousse L, Gaziano JM, Buring JE, Lee. Egg consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes in men and women. Diabetes Care. 2008 Nov. 18.

3. Hu FB, Stampfer MJ, Rimm EB, et al. A prospective study of egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease in men and woman. JAMA. 1999 April 21;281(15);1387-94

I would love to get Dr. Mercola's perspectives on this latest study.

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HealthyYou — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:06:24 GMT

One thing that's evident from all the excellent comments is that nutrition is indeed an individual pursuit, owing in large measure to our biochemical individuality. With regard to eating whole eggs raw (apologies if this has already been covered- I didn't read every reply), the raw whites contain a protein called avidin (Wikipedia says about 1.8mg per egg) which has been shown to bind to Vitamin B7 (biotin). This binding can reduce biotin availability, but biotin deficiency is rare because intestinal bacteria generally makes more than enough to supply daily requirements. Still, it's possible that 8-12 raw egg whites a day could interfere with gastrointestinal biotin availability and lead to the onset of a deficiency state.

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Jimojo — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:09:11 GMT

Has anyone brought up the fact that most eggs, even organic, are not fertile. Most hens have never even seen a rooster. You can find fertile eggs in some areas and these are the truely healthy eggs that our ancestors (and other countries that aren't all #%#$# up like the U.S.A.) eat. My first criteria in a healthy egg is "fertile" then "organic" otherwise it's just dead to me!

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adilley — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:00:53 GMT

I listened to the so called experts and didn't consume eggs for several years (very dumb). I do not take satin drugs, instead I take 2400mg. red yeast rice and up to 3000 mg niacin daily. My lipid profile is in normal range. I eat 2 to 3 boiled eggs every day. Eggs that i consume are from hens that are my friends own. I will not consume eggs purchased from big box stores and supermarkets. Thanks for the info on this site.

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squeegee — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:11:54 GMT

so what is the general conclusion on eating egg whites raw to avoid the avadin/biotin issue? eat them separately? I never really liked raw egg whites, it's like swallowing phlegm. can I eat just the raw yolk?

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the herbal nurses — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:10:57 GMT

I have worked in many venues of healthcare for 30 years. I have seen trends come and go. When I talk to physicians and people who have worked in healthcare in other countries, one of the first questions I ask is what chronic medical conditions do they see most often?

Those who have experience in industrialized countries such as our own report conditions that are commnly seen here in our country. Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, heart disease, cancer, etc.

Those who have worked in developing countries, and countries that are far from developing, find very few chronic health conditions. It is not unusual to see individuals in their 80's and 90's working in the fields, caring for young children or working on a farm tending animals. Very strenuous activities, all of them.

The people in the developing countries have no access to statins or antihypertensives.

In the so-called Blue Zones (areas of the world known to have individuals who lead healthy, activie lifestyles to ripe old ages of 90+ years) there are three traits they all possess no matter what part of the world they hail from. They are basically happy and have good social outlets, they remain active and they eat wholesome foods. Not the prepared, packaged foods found in the industrialized countries. No McDonald's, no pizza delivery. They are eating foods, not ingredients.

Cholesterol is not the bad guy and, historically, those with higher cholesterol levels tend to outlive those with lower cholesterol levels. I agree with previous posters, check out Weston A. Price's information on cholesterol, it's probably the most accurate you will find anywhere.

On a closing note, I find it personally interesting that we have had access to statin drugs since the early 80's and heart disease has yet to decrease statistically in the United States, in fact, it continues to rise.

Respectfully submitted,

Bonnie Kavanagh, R.N./Herbalist

The Herbal Nurses

Cumberland, Rhode Island

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Mr. Display Name — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:34:18 GMT

Raw eggs are the best (if you don't mind having the foulest smelling gas ever).

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syndicatus — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:04:48 GMT

I have a very good friend who is a doctor. Many years ago when he qualified he was told that he had been taught everything that was known,but unfortunatley 50% of it was rubbish. The Dean of his college said that the problem was that they did not know which 50% it was. As far as cholesterol is concerned it occurs in larger amounts when a body is subject to too much physical, emotional or chemical stress. If it is an improtant part of the repair mechanism then it should be regarded as being an essential response to an underlying problem.

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Heather Marsh — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:14:28 GMT

promoace

"The China Study does not just present scientific evidence from China that a low animal protein is a healthier way to eat. It compares and shows graphs that the countries with the lowest rates of animal protein also have the lowest rates of "western diseases" like prostate cancer, breast cancer, heart disease etc."

I will admit than a basic diet of organic grains and vegetables with next to no animal protein will be better for health than what is eaten in the 'affluent' countries.

However, in my opinion, this is courtesy of those foods being basic and organic. The problem in our respective countries has little to do with the origins of the nutrients, but much to do with what is done to those foods before they hit our plates.

I do believe that most of the diseases of affluence would disappear if we avoided the GMO, refined (degraded) oils and 'convenience' foods.

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chucksheen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:45:57 GMT

I just watched 'Food As Medicine' and learned about cilantro and how it stands up to salmonella; THAT FILM IS AMAZING.

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Susan Devo — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:51:59 GMT

In response to Raw Power: I ate vegetarian for 10+ years. I was always sick and very hungry. I developed Hashimotos and hypothyroidism, a ruptured appendix and anemia, chronic fatigue and the list goes on. I was very careful to not eat white sugar and processed foods and wheat, grain while I lived this life style. I detoxed. I began to incorporate meat in my diet. Finally over time, I found Dr. Mercola's Nutrition Type Diet and took the test. I am so totally a protein type. I feel better, rarely get sick, not even a cold even though I work for a chiropractor and see some pretty sick patients at times. Organic Eggs are a very large part of my diet. Nearly raw or poached. Just 2 can keep me full for the next 4 to 5 hours as well as servings of organic red meat, dark meat from chix or turkey, along with what ever veggie I have. I snack on raw almonds among what ever else I can have. My Hashimotos has been reversed with the aid of our Cold Low Level Laser and better nutrition for my type. I will stick with my Organic eggs, my cholesterol is AWESOME, my blood pressure is 107/85. I am 53 and never felt better what more could I ask for...I encourage anyone having issues to just take his test, if eggs are a part of it, HOO HOO! it is money well spent. Sooze

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tigator — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:22:36 GMT

I will NEVER eat a raw egg! Ask anyone that has ever had salmonella if it's worth the "small" risk.