'Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque' This study found a rather linear relationship between eggs eaten per year and carotid plaque area, concluding that "regular consumption of egg yolk should be avoided by persons at risk of cardiovascular disease" https://t.co/YItz7e6iIO https://t.co/rdtnBrzb8i
Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque.
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The group collectively shows high interest in the health effects of egg yolk consumption, with users referencing the specific findings, such as the linear relationship between eggs eaten and carotid plaque, and debating methodological issues highlighted in critiques. The tone balances cautious support with scientific skepticism, reflecting the potential for these discussions to shape opinions on dietary choices and clinical guidelines.
Most discussions support the idea that egg yolk consumption may influence carotid plaque development, referencing the study to emphasize potential health concerns.
Many posts show strong interest due to their focus on the health implications and methodological critiques of the research.
Posts engage with the topic by debating research methods and broader health effects, demonstrating moderate depth in discussions about diet and cardiovascular risk.
The discussions highlight the potential influence of the study on dietary habits and clinical recommendations, indicating a modest but noteworthy impact.
Abstract in brief
- The study found that carotid plaque area, a marker of arterial damage, increases linearly with age and exponentially with smoking and egg yolk consumption, indicating potential vascular harm associated with higher egg yolk intake.
- Patients consuming 2 eggs per week showed slightly less plaque area compared to those consuming 3 or more eggs, even after adjusting for age and other risk factors, suggesting a link between egg yolk intake and atherosclerosis.
- The researchers recommend avoiding regular egg yolk consumption for people at risk of cardiovascular disease and suggest that this hypothesis needs further testing in future prospective studies accounting for diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@drjohnm @JamesStein18 @kidney_boy @mikejohansenmd @NMHheartdoc @DrQuinnCapers4 Spence on Eggs https://t.co/6SodxPfP3q (there’s lots more) Spence on stenting renal arteries https://t.co/oxdj5hmvzh (lots more again) As a reviewer he always suggests ‘certain’ papers be cited He’s been on amiloride bandwagon for 40 years so yeah that’s OK
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@whittmightbefit https://t.co/15lQkWxTEq ask & you shall receive, my dude
@RightBreathing @mattdeedee1 @BenGoldsmith Atherosclerosis. Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. https://t.co/hYkKNYotqv . "The effect size of egg yolks appears to be approximately two-thirds that of smoking".
Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/lvG4xxtLPw
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Maybe we should read the original paper. "This hypothesis should be tested in a prospective study with more detailed information about diet, and other possible confounders such as exercise and waist circumference." DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.07.032 https://t.co/coQrzn3A3A
@CaryKelly11 Maybe we should read the original paper. "This hypothesis should be tested in a prospective study with more detailed information about diet, and other possible confounders such as exercise and waist circumference." DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.07.032
@wni_live コレステロールは動物性食品全般に含まれており、総摂取量の半分を鶏卵からとすると日本での一日当たりの成人の鶏卵の摂取目標量上限は2個以下、WHOが公表しているガイドラインの場合は健康な人で1個以下となる。 論文『Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque』の著者らは、
@read_then_sign @Gritty20202 Also a good study where they just measured the plaque development in the carotid arteries and obviously showed a massive increase in carotid plaques, which led to strokes. https://t.co/HNiKINS3Zt
@TheFeyPrince @OfficialGami @HowethLewis @_counterpoints_ Eggs aren’t good for you. Here’s one paper on eggs and carotid plaque development. You should time reading clinical nutritional research to get a better understanding. https://t.co/HNiKINS3Zt
'Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque' This study found a rather linear relationship between eggs eaten per year and carotid plaque area, concluding that "regular consumption of egg yolk should be avoided by persons at risk of cardiovascular disease" https://t.co/YItz7e6iIO https://t.co/rdtnBrzb8i
@drjohnm @JamesStein18 @kidney_boy @mikejohansenmd @NMHheartdoc @DrQuinnCapers4 Spence on Eggs https://t.co/6SodxPfP3q (there’s lots more) Spence on stenting renal arteries https://t.co/oxdj5hmvzh (lots more again) As a reviewer he always suggests ‘certain’ papers be cited He’s been on amiloride bandwagon for 40 years so yeah that’s OK
@HandsomeDegen @Chainbody The study it references, "Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque" by Spence, et al (2012), used sloppy techniques (basically asking patients "how many eggs did you eat last week" and multiplying it by weeks*years), and did not incorporate many potential confounding factors. (1/)
@RightBreathing @mattdeedee1 @BenGoldsmith Atherosclerosis. Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. https://t.co/hYkKNYotqv . "The effect size of egg yolks appears to be approximately two-thirds that of smoking".
@whittmightbefit https://t.co/15lQkWxTEq ask & you shall receive, my dude
Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/lvG4xxtLPw
@tracy__e @awright4645 @GrahamCD62 @hilltopgina @patrick_kuehner @Teresa01304 @phil_escott @TheMorganics @DairyEstrogen @Becki19886701 @VenkyViswanath1 @Veganella_ @ForTkdi @camidlifecrisis @PlantDoctorMD @SimmonsBart @fightitnow @StickmanBleedin @phantasticDrago @TheTrueCompton @Ivy_Middleton @hargrump @_SusanSams @ShinyMouse @CEON9NE @SpeakUpN0W @Thrival1 @saladeaufromage @JosephPrigith @willgoodbin @LouiseStephen9 @WHO Greger doesn't say "eggs=cigarettes"! He quotes a highly cited paper by a Canadian research group DOI:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.07.032 If your criticism is valid you will no doubt be able to point me to the peer reviewed rebuttal. I'll wait... https://t.co/wTTNFcec9r https://t.co/84q6gbm7Tx
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