“Expert Warns Against Eating Eggs in Certain Cases for Negative Health Effects”

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Dr. Hossam Mowafi, Professor of Critical Cases at Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, warned against eating eggs in specific cases, despite their high nutritional value.

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Mowafi said during his program “My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge”, broadcast on Sada Al-Balad channel, that eggs have negative effects on the health of the body, if they are eaten in light of the incidence of some diseases.

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The professor of critical care medicine added that people who suffer from high blood cholesterol are among the categories that are prohibited from eating eggs, particularly the yolks.

He explained that the danger of the egg yolk lies in its high cholesterol content, which amounts to 186 milligrams per 100 grams, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

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Muwafi also pointed out that the daily diet of patients with fatty liver should be free of fatty foods, especially egg yolks, to prevent the deterioration of their health.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, patients with type 2 diabetes should avoid egg yolks or reduce their intake, because high cholesterol makes them susceptible to heart disease.

To view the rest of the categories prohibited from eating eggs, click here.

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