Are Eggs Good For You?

Many people enjoy eggs as part of their breakfast, but are they actually good for you? And how many should you be eating a week? Dr Ray Walley joined us for our weekly medical consultation to discuss the effect eggs can have on our health. Cholesterol is a lipid, which is a fat chemical made in your body, and is present in eggs. There is good and bad cholesterol, and bad cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A study of 30,000 people in the United States found that each additional half egg a day resulted in a 6% increase of cardiovascular disease, and an 8% increased risk of early death. Dr Ray's advice is to consume everything in moderation, and to have your cholesterol checked by your GP. To keep your cholesterol at a low level, you should try to maintain a healthy weight and BMI. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.

Podcasts

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Latest episodes

First Time TDs Reflect On Their First Six Months In The Dáil

The Last Word On The US: 'Disappointed' Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum On Ukraine

Living With Endometriosis, A Disease As Common As Asthma But Can Take Ten Years To Diagnose

The Last Word On Travel: Europe's Best Value City Breaks

Late Late Show Viewing Figures Drop By 47k

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

Are Eggs Good For You?