Olusola Malomo, a nutritionist and dietician, has cautioned Nigerians against consuming excessive amounts of eggs, warning that it may raise their chances of developing brain tumors and hypertension.
The expert stated that eggs are the main dietary source of cholesterol and suggested that they be consumed in moderation.
He emphasized that older and overweight adults shouldn't consume more than three eggs each week and that toddlers between the ages of six months and five should eat one egg per day.
In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise, Falomo, an assistant chief dietitian at Ajeromi General Hospital in Ajegunle, warned that people with a BMI of 25 or higher should exercise caution and embrace other protein options.
He stated that people can be susceptible to hypercholesterolemia and several other types of cardiovascular disorders when the elevation of cholesterol is not controlled.
The typical recommendation is three eggs per week, but eating too many eggs in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, raises cholesterol levels overall, notably the unhealthy LDL (lower density lipoprotein) cholesterol. In addition to high blood pressure, uncontrolled hypercholesterolemia might predispose you to other types of cardiovascular illnesses.
Egg is not a food that contains carbohydrates, so it might not help lower blood sugar levels. "Aside from the cholesterol, you also find that it might not have an impact on fasting blood sugar when examining the quantitative and qualitative contributions in the normal African or Nigerian population.
A medium-sized egg weighs 58 grams and contains 200 milligrams of cholesterol, making eggs the largest source of dietary cholesterol. Egg eating, however, may potentially be linked to conditions including brain tumors and hypertension.
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