Os efeitos do consumo de ovos de galinha por humanos

Abstract

The consumption of chicken eggs by people has been associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The amount of cholesterol found in egg yolk has led to a reduction in its consumption. However, the nutrients present in the yolk also have beneficial properties for humans. This study aimed to review the scientific literature on the consumption of chicken eggs, analyzing the possible effects on human health, addressing the relationship with blood cholesterol levels and the development of ardiovascular diseases. Data for a systematic bibliographic review were extracted from articles in English and Portuguese. From this information, it was possible to observe that, in most tudies, the consumption of chicken eggs by healthy people did not show an association with the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, more research is needed to deepen conclusions about the effects of egg consumption on human health.