Doctor 24/7: Which diseases should limit eating eggs?

Specialist Doctor 1 Dinh Tran Ngoc Mai, Department of Nutrition - Dietetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: Eggs are a source of high-quality protein with all 9 essential amino acids, helping the body absorb optimally.

Eggs are a source of high-quality protein with all 9 essential amino acids, helping the body absorb them optimally.

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• 1 egg (50 g) contains about 6-7 g of protein, distributed in both the white and yolk.
• Egg whites are rich in albumin, which supports muscles and immunity.
• Egg yolks contain fat, vitamins A, D, E, K and choline, which are good for the brain and liver.

Severe liver disease (cirrhosis, liver failure) requires limiting fat to reduce metabolic burden. Eggs do not harm the liver if eaten in moderation, but people with fatty liver should avoid eating too many yolks. Choline in eggs also helps the liver detoxify and metabolize fat.

People with gout need to limit foods rich in purines (red meat, organs). Eggs contain very little purines so they do not increase uric acid, so people with gout can still eat them.

Diseases that require limiting eggs include egg allergies, which are common in young children and cause hives and difficulty breathing. Limit egg yolks in people with dyslipidemia because they contain a lot of cholesterol. However, eating 1-2 eggs per day does not have a major impact.

Healthy people can eat 1-2 eggs/day

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Patients with chronic kidney disease need to control protein, but can still eat egg whites and calculate the total amount of protein each day accordingly.

So how many eggs is appropriate for each group of people?

• Healthy people: 1-2 fruits/day.
• Athletes: Can eat 3-4 eggs/day, preferably egg whites.
• People with high blood fat: 3-4 eggs/week, limit egg yolks.

Eggs are a highly nutritious food that is safe for most people when eaten properly.

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