Abstract
Egg consumption has been an area of controversy regarding its impact on human health largely due to the content in cholesterol and its potential role in cardio-metabolic outcomes. This study aimed to summarise the level of evidence of egg consumption on various health outcomes. A systematic search for meta-analyses was performed: study design, dose-response relationship, heterogeneity and agreement of results over time, and identification of potential confounding factors were considered to assess the level of evidence. Results from this umbrella review showed a substantial no association between egg consumption and a number of health outcomes, including cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. In contrast, evidence of possible beneficial effects toward stroke risk has been found. In conclusions, egg may be part of a healthy diet; however, additional studies exploring confounding factors are needed to ascertain the potential detrimental effects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-331 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 2 Aug 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Apr 2020 |
Keywords
- Egg
- evidence
- prospective
- cohort
- meta-analysis
- umbrella review
- DOSE-RESPONSE METAANALYSIS
- CORONARY-HEART-DISEASE
- CANCER-RISK
- ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION
- POOLED ANALYSIS
- CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE
- DIABETIC DYSLIPIDEMIA
- PROSTATE-CANCER
- BLADDER-CANCER
- BREAST-CANCER