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JAMA April 1999 PMID 10217054

A prospective study of egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease in men and women.

F B Hu, M J Stampfer, E B Rimm, J E Manson, A Ascherio, G A Colditz, B A Rosner, D Spiegelman, F E Speizer, F M Sacks, C H Hennekens, W C Willett

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What people are saying

The overall comments indicate a consensus that the study discredits egg-related health fears, exemplified by phrases like 'debunked the egg phobia' and references to prominent researchers, which demonstrate an impact on health perception. The tone varies from dismissive to inquisitive, showing both agreement and curiosity about the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the study, with some emphasizing that eggs are generally safe, noting "NO HI HA NINGUNA RELACIÓ LA CONSUMACIÓ DELS OUS ÉS SANA I SEGURA".

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with participants referencing notable figures like Walter Willett and debating implications for health and policy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect thoughtful engagement, including questions about methodology and the significance of findings.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to influence opinions on dietary practices and nutrition debates, indicating a moderate to high impact on public perception.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether eating eggs is linked to a higher risk of heart disease (CHD) and stroke in men and women, using data from two large, long-term health studies.
  • Overall, eating eggs did not show a significant connection to increased risk of heart disease or stroke in the general population, even when considering different levels of egg intake.
  • However, among people with diabetes, higher egg consumption might be associated with a greater risk of CHD, but more research is needed to confirm this link.]
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Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

EGGS, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, USA "higher egg consumption appeared to be assoc w ⬆️ risk of CHD [coronary heart disease] only among diabetic subjects..." Eggs ⬆️ risk of diabetes first (see previous), then eggs ⬆️ risk of heart disease in diabetics https://t.co/I8F1tHZ6OQ

Dec 10, 2022 · 20 likes · 37,243 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

- "Previous prospective cohort studies indicated that dietary cholesterol was not associated with an increased risk of CHD in healthy men and women Ref: https://t.co/GKFfcqNkWk

Dec 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,487 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@KCKlatt This stuff drives food and nutrition policy, ask Walter Willett...

Feb 26, 2020 · 1 like · 56,045 followers View post →
Democratic Gourmet CAT
@DemGourmetCat · X

@liderou_callis L´ universitat de Harvard ha fet una gran investigació amb decenes de milers de persones, sobre les malalties cardiovasculars i la consumació dels ous Els resultats claríssims NO HI HA NINGUNA RELACIÓ LA CONSUMACIÓ DELS OUS ÉS SANA I SEGURA VISCA L´ OU https://t.co/wt53AFHla7

Nov 11, 2020 · 1 like · 1,931 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/iYutloV4ep

Mar 12, 2023 · 8,026 followers View post →
Chris Bunch
@Alfiebengal · X

@benonwine It isn't, it's crap. See actual report here: https://t.co/3yYmecojID

Jan 30, 2023 · 3,738 followers View post →

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Bonjo
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Jun 23, 2025 · 664 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/iYutloV4ep

Mar 12, 2023 · 8,026 followers View post →
Chris Bunch
@Alfiebengal · X

@benonwine It isn't, it's crap. See actual report here: https://t.co/3yYmecojID

Jan 30, 2023 · 3,738 followers View post →
Nutrition Detective
@NutriDetect · X

EGGS, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, USA "higher egg consumption appeared to be assoc w ⬆️ risk of CHD [coronary heart disease] only among diabetic subjects..." Eggs ⬆️ risk of diabetes first (see previous), then eggs ⬆️ risk of heart disease in diabetics https://t.co/I8F1tHZ6OQ

Dec 10, 2022 · 20 likes · 37,243 followers View post →
Deirdre Kent
@deirdrekent · X

@DrNealBarnard I am interested in your views of this article on eggs and cholesterol. Walter Willett is involved and surely his views are important? Hu et al. https://t.co/vttTkOFAPl.

Jul 9, 2021 · 2,594 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

- "Previous prospective cohort studies indicated that dietary cholesterol was not associated with an increased risk of CHD in healthy men and women Ref: https://t.co/GKFfcqNkWk

Dec 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,487 followers View post →
Democratic Gourmet CAT
@DemGourmetCat · X

@liderou_callis L´ universitat de Harvard ha fet una gran investigació amb decenes de milers de persones, sobre les malalties cardiovasculars i la consumació dels ous Els resultats claríssims NO HI HA NINGUNA RELACIÓ LA CONSUMACIÓ DELS OUS ÉS SANA I SEGURA VISCA L´ OU https://t.co/wt53AFHla7

Nov 11, 2020 · 1 like · 1,931 followers View post →
Jay Calangi
@CalangiGj · X

@BarbaricSage Very true! A study even actually debunked the egg phobia. (Specifically the study titled: A Prospective Study of Egg Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Men and Women)

May 16, 2020 · 784 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@KCKlatt This stuff drives food and nutrition policy, ask Walter Willett...

Feb 26, 2020 · 1 like · 56,045 followers View post →