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Eggs can help prevent diabetes
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
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Eggs (except raw) are absorbed by our body almost completely. It is known that eggs contain cholesterol, which is the subject of long debates in scientific circles, various studies confirm or refute the benefits of eggs for humans. One of the latest studies conducted at the University of Finland found that men who eat 4 chicken eggs weekly have a 37% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while diet (the amount of fruit and vegetable consumption), bad habits, and physical activity did not have much significance.
The new study involved 2,000 volunteers aged 42 to 60. By the way, the experiment lasted for 20 years, during which scientists recorded any changes in the health of the study participants. During the observations, diabetes developed in 430 people. The scientists paid special attention to the diet of the volunteers, and after analysis, it was noted that 4 eggs a week help reduce the risk of developing this dangerous disease by almost 40%.
Experts also noted that such an effect is observed exclusively in representatives of the strong half of humanity; scientists cannot yet answer what this is connected with and why eggs act differently on men and women.
The team of scientists noted that eggs have some differences from all other products, and first of all, as already mentioned, eggs (except raw) are absorbed by 98%, but many tend to believe that the cholesterol contained in eggs is extremely harmful to health and try to exclude this product from their diet.
Nutritionists note that such cholesterol does not pose a health hazard and, on the contrary, it helps our cardiovascular system.
Research by experts from various scientific centers has shown that high-fat dairy products and meat of any fat content increase the risk of developing diabetes, while eggs, on the contrary, reduce it. The nutrients contained in chicken eggs improve glucose absorption and help reduce minor inflammatory processes. Chicken eggs are especially useful for men's health - this tasty and healthy product, containing a minimum of fat and a maximum of nutrients, helps to naturally increase potency (to increase male potency, you need to eat 1 raw egg per day).
The benefits of chicken eggs have also been proven by American experts - in their research, the results of which were published several months ago in one of the scientific publications, scientists have established that the development of cardiovascular diseases and the consumption of eggs are not interconnected. Of course, it is not recommended, as with any other product, to abuse eggs - 2 pieces a day will not have any effect on cholesterol levels, blood circulation, body weight and blood pressure.
People with type 2 diabetes should limit their egg consumption, as this increases the risk of developing heart disease.
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