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| - Last Updated on October 26, 2022 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
Several social media posts claim eating one egg per day is as bad as smoking five cigarettes. We fact-checked and found the claim to be False. No evidence confirms eggs are as harmful as cigarettes.
The Claim
A Twitter post claims eating one egg per day is as bad as smoking five cigarettes. Similar claims are available on Twitter and Facebook.
Fact Check
Is eating one egg as bad as smoking five cigarettes?
It does not seem so. No scientific evidence confirms eating one egg is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes. A Twitter post shared a link to an article published on MercyForAnimals.com, which referred to a study published in atherosclerosis journal to state the claim. This research paper raised a hypothesis to suggest people at risk of cardiovascular disease should avoid regularly eating egg yolk. The paper further recommends to test this hypothesis through human trials.
We searched more about the claimants and found they are either animal protection organisations or people who promote veganism.
Pulmonologist Dr. Sarthak Rastogi informs, “While egg yolk is rich in cholesterol, it is not bad for your heart. An egg is the best source of protein with high bioavailability. There is no reason to shun the egg. Eggs are cheap, nutritious, and easily digestible. Also, they are widely available and cooked in various manners and tastes.”
Are eggs bad for health?
It’s doubtful. Eggs are rich in protein but also have high cholesterol. High cholesterol can affect the lungs, so many consider eggs to be bad for health.
But a few research papers show eggs do not raise cholesterol levels the way trans fats or saturated fats do. However, we also found research that suggests people with health conditions should eat eggs in moderation after consulting a doctor.
Dr. Rastogi further explains, “Eggs are claimed to cause atherosclerosis (plaque formation) and subsequent heart attack often pins to the cholesterol content in the yolk. The theory is high cholesterol in the yolk increases serum cholesterol that forms plaque in the body. And this is where the myth ends. It has been known for quite some time that eating cholesterol-rich food does not lead to high serum cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol solely does not increase serum cholesterol. High levels also depend on carbohydrates, saturated fats, and trans fats.”
Dr. Rastogi suggests, “Make sure to avoid excess carbohydrates, refined sugars, and processed foods. Follow a good exercise schedule and add food rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Avoid trans fats. Cook the eggs properly to eliminate any risk of infection. There is no advantage in eating raw eggs. Also, there is no advantage in smoking cigarettes. It has only ill effects. There is no comparison between eggs and cigarettes.”
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