Atherosclerosis October 2012 PMID 22882905

Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque.

J David Spence, David J A Jenkins, Jean Davignon

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Peak: 2 in Sep 2023
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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that egg yolk consumption may influence carotid plaque development, referencing the study to emphasize potential health concerns.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show strong interest due to their focus on the health implications and methodological critiques of the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the topic by debating research methods and broader health effects, demonstrating moderate depth in discussions about diet and cardiovascular risk.

ImpactModerate impact

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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Kali
@Kali_de_Armas · X

'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

Jul 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 5,075 followers View post →
Swapnil Hiremath @hswapnil.medsky.social
@hswapnil · X

@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

Jun 17, 2021 · 1 like · 21,694 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@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

Jan 15, 2019 · 1 like · 1,523 followers View post →
well developed, obese female
@mryndr · X

@whittmightbefit https://t.co/15lQkWxTEq ask & you shall receive, my dude

Nov 21, 2019 · 1 like · 253 followers View post →
Annie Leymarie
@AnnieLeymarie · X

@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".

Jan 23, 2020 · 2,006 followers View post →
Angela ⓥ
@angelblueeyes13 · X

Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/lvG4xxtLPw

Apr 10, 2019 · 1,807 followers View post →

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Logical BTC
@MiguelGBTC · X

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Dec 20, 2024 · 139 followers View post →
Flawed Catholic
@EdinMichaelY · X

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

Sep 18, 2023 · 168 followers View post →
Flawed Catholic
@EdinMichaelY · X

@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

Sep 18, 2023 · 168 followers View post →
Doladate
@doladate · X

@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、

Jun 10, 2023 · 86 followers View post →
China Lover
@shaedygirl · X

@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

Jan 17, 2023 · 777 followers View post →
China Lover
@shaedygirl · X

@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

Aug 7, 2021 · 777 followers View post →
Kali
@Kali_de_Armas · X

'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

Jul 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 5,075 followers View post →
Swapnil Hiremath @hswapnil.medsky.social
@hswapnil · X

@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

Jun 17, 2021 · 1 like · 21,694 followers View post →
Minori “Minnie” Omi
@GenjitsuNezumi · X

@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/)

Sep 24, 2020 · 86 followers View post →
Annie Leymarie
@AnnieLeymarie · X

@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".

Jan 23, 2020 · 2,006 followers View post →
well developed, obese female
@mryndr · X

@whittmightbefit https://t.co/15lQkWxTEq ask & you shall receive, my dude

Nov 21, 2019 · 1 like · 253 followers View post →
Angela ⓥ
@angelblueeyes13 · X

Egg yolk consumption and carotid plaque. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/lvG4xxtLPw

Apr 10, 2019 · 1,807 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@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

Jan 15, 2019 · 1 like · 1,523 followers View post →