Current Atherosclerosis Reports · 5 authors, 2 centres
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This narrative review summarizes recent observational studies on egg consumption and cardiovascular disease risk, finding mixed results for CVD mortality and incidence, with most studies showing reduced risk or no association for CVD risk factors.
This narrative review systematically searched for studies published from 2019 to September 2022, identifying 30 observational studies (35 datasets) and no randomized controlled trials. The review summarized evidence on the association between egg consumption and CVD mortality, incidence, and risk factors. Findings were mixed: for CVD mortality, an equal number of studies reported an increased risk or no association with the highest egg intake; for CVD incidence, results were spread across increased, decreased, and no association. Most studies assessing CVD risk factors found a reduced risk or no association. The authors note that findings are inconsistent and likely influenced by dietary patterns accompanying egg intake, such as consuming eggs with processed meat in Western cultures versus vegetables in Asian cultures. The implication is that dietary guidance should focus on overall diet quality rather than single foods.
