How Many Eggs Can You Safely Eat in a Day? - Rhonda Patrick
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January 21st 2025
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Parent Episode: Q&A #37 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (7/09/2022)
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick discusses:
- The number of eggs you can safely eat in a day according to the American Heart Association
- What happens when people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes eat up to 12 eggs per week for a year
- If egg intake is associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke risk
- If eggs increase cholesterol levels (and what type of fat you should limit if you're trying to lower cholesterol)
- Rhonda's preferred brand of eggs
- How many eggs Rhonda typically eats per day
- The beneficial nutrients in egg yolks
- If Rhonda thinks pasture-raised eggs are worth the cost
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