{"id":167391,"date":"2023-01-05T12:52:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T12:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167391"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:20:44","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggs: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Eggs<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Eggs<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Eggs for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Eggs?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Eggs<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Eggs<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat came fi<\/em>rst, the egg o<\/em>r the chicken? This question has always confused us all. Ancient China and Egypt were the first societies to domesticate hens. In India, jungle birds have been domesticated since 3200 BC for egg production. An egg contains a hard shell on the outside and a nutrient-bearing yolk on the inside. There are different varieties of eggs available in the market. Among these, chicken eggs are the most common, which can be white or brown; there is no difference in the nutritional quality between the two, the only difference being the colour and price. If you are looking for an easy and healthy food option diet that is also pocket-friendly, white chicken eggs might be your last stop! Let\u2019s read more about the health benefits of white chicken eggs and some common considerations which you need to keep in mind before adding eggs to your diet^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Eggs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with the goodness of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals and antioxidants like carotenoids.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional chart of eggs is given in the table below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 0.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 12.5 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lipids:<\/strong> 11.2 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 198 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 142 mg\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 138 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 56 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 12 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 1.75 mg\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5:<\/strong> 1533 \u00b5g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E:<\/strong> 1050 \u00b5g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2:<\/strong> 457 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 170 \u00b5g\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A:<\/strong> 160 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3:<\/strong> 75 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate:<\/strong> 47 \u00b5g\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1:<\/strong> 40 \u00b5g\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Did you know that one large boiled egg contains approximately 77 calories? Eggs are a nutritious food choice and provide various essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Adding boiled eggs to your diet can be a healthy way to incorporate a nutrient-rich food into your meals ^{8<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Eggs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEggs show numerous scientifically proven properties; some of which are mentioned below ^{2<\/sup><\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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It may have anti-microbial properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have immune-modulatory properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-oxidant action.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Eggs for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of eggs are described below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential uses of eggs for sarcopenia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sarcopenia is the age-related gradual loss of muscle strength, mass and function. Puglisi conducted a review in 2022, stating that the amino acid leucine in eggs stimulates muscle formation. In addition, Bagheri et al. conducted a study ^{3<\/sup><\/a> in 2020 to show the positive effect of whole-egg intake on skeletal muscles. This shows that consuming eggs may help stimulate skeletal muscle synthesis and may help improve muscle health. Thus, eggs may have the potential to manage sarcopenia. However, further research is needed to ascertain these claims as the scientific evidence available is insufficient.\u00a0<\/p>}
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