Hepatologist Says 1-2 Daily Eggs Can Fit Liver-Healthy Diets if Cholesterol Stays Low
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Updated · AOL · Aug 16
Hepatologist Says 1-2 Daily Eggs Can Fit Liver-Healthy Diets if Cholesterol Stays Low
2 articles · Updated · AOL · Aug 16
Summary
Dr. Robert S. Brown Jr. said eggs are neither clearly liver-friendly nor harmful, and that their effect depends mainly on a person's overall diet, cholesterol levels and metabolic health.
Protein and choline are the main upsides: Brown said eggs can curb overeating, while a 2019 study found people with obesity who ate 2 eggs for breakfast consumed fewer calories later in the day.
Cholesterol is the main drawback because high cholesterol can strain the liver and promote fat buildup. Brown said people in good health may tolerate 1 or 2 eggs a day, while those with high cholesterol should eat them less often.
MASLD evidence is mixed: one study linked eating 2-3 eggs a week to more than triple the odds of the disease, but a larger 1,414-person study found no association and suggested choline may be protective.
For breakfast, Brown recommended pairing eggs with whole grains or avocado and favoring Greek yogurt, plant proteins, nuts, seeds, coffee or tea over sugary pastries, bacon, sausage and fruit juice.