Can Eating Eggs Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?
Who knew that merely eating eggs might lower your risk of Alzheimer’s. Recent studies suggest that eating eggs may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, so far, the evidence shows association, not proof of cause-and-effect. 🥚 What does the Research Show? Weekly egg consumption : Older adults who ate at least one egg per week had about a 47% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia compared to those who ate eggs less than once a month. Brain autopsy findings : People who consumed eggs regularly showed less buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles , the toxic proteins strongly associated with Alzheimer’s. Nutrient drivers : About 39–40% of the protective effect was explained by higher dietary choline intake , a nutrient abundant in eggs . Choline supports neurotransmitter production (acetylcholine), cell membrane integrity, and memory-related gene expression. Other nu...