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- Maria Luz Fernandez.
- Maria Luz Fernandez, PhD, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.
- J Fam Pract. 2022 Jul 1; 71 (6 Suppl): S71-S75.
Key TakewaysEggs can be part of a healthy diet. Epidemiologic evidence and clinical trials have found no links between egg intake and increased risk for heart disease. Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein. Eggs, in addition to numerous vitamins and minerals, contain compounds including choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin with functions that go beyond nutrition as they protect against chronic disease.
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