Ceniza, Nicolas

Cheng, Anyan

Duvall, Alex

Kagithala, Sai Dheeraj Reddy

Patterson, Maighdlin

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Wayne State University Patient Education Projects Patient Education 4-22-2022 Debunking Medical Myths: EGGS & Your Heart Health Sai Dheeraj Reddy Kagithala Wayne State University School of Medicine, gh5373@wayne.edu Maighdlin Patterson Wayne State University School of Medicine, hi3845@wayne.edu Anyan Cheng Wayne State University School of Medicine, hf1982@wayne.edu Nicolas Ceniza Wayne State University School of Medicine, hj1723@wayne.edu Alex Duvall Wayne State University School of Medicine, hj2153@wayne.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/pat_edu_proj  Part of the Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Medical Education Commons, and the Public Health Commons Recommended Citation Kagithala, Sai Dheeraj Reddy; Patterson, Maighdlin; Cheng, Anyan; Ceniza, Nicolas; and Duvall, Alex, "Debunking Medical Myths: EGGS & Your Heart Health" (2022). Patient Education Projects. 275. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/pat_edu_proj/275 This Infographic is brought to you for free and open access by the Patient Education at DigitalCommons@WayneState. It has been accepted for inclusion in Patient Education Projects by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@WayneState. WThere has been a common misconception that eggs are badfor the heart and can lead to increased risks ofcardiovascular disease. However, eggs are not the demonsthis myth has made them out to be.Brown 12 - Nico Ceniza, Anyan Cheng, Alex DuVall,  DheerajKagithala, Maggie PattersonEGGS &YOUR HEARTHEALTHThe AMA recommends following "heart-healthy diets" as opposed to regulatingindividual foods in order to reduce CVDrisk.WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF MEDICINEModerate egg consumption (up to 1egg/day) is not associated with an increasein cardiovascular disease (CVD). Further,eating more than 1 egg/day has even beenshown to reduce coronary artery disease.Avoid drinking excessive amounts ofalcoholEat a well-balanced dietGet regular physical activity Avoid smokingCheck your cholesterol and bloodpressure oftenMaintain your weight within a healthyrange 1.2.3.4.5.6.Data suggests that moderate eggconsumption may even decrease the risk forcardiovascular disease for Asianpopulations.NO ASSOCIATION TOINCREASED RISK OF CVDHOW TO DECREASE CVDRISKEggs, irrespective of their reputation, actually offer great benefitsto humans and should be consumed in moderation as part ofyour diet.  They serve as major sources of antioxidants (Lutein &Zeaxhenthin),  providing protective effects for our eyes, as well  aslowering LDL. Clayton et al.  2017. Egg consumption and heart health: A review. Nutrition, 37, pp.79-85.Drouin-Chartier et al.  2020. Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease: three large prospective US cohort studies, systematic review, andupdated meta-analysis. BMJ.Fernandez et al.   Dietary cholesterol provided by eggs and plasma lipoproteins in healthy populations.  Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition andMetabolic Care.  2006; 9 (1):  8-12.Lichtenstein et al.  2020. Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association. Circulation, 141(3).Prevent Heart Disease- CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (cdc.gov) Sources: FOOD TO REDUCE HEARTDISEASE RISKRecommended diets include theMediterranean and DASH diets.

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