Eggs are a Good Thing!

The Institute of Medicine has set 450 mg of choline as the daily need for an adequate intake.  Less than 10% of Americans are consuming this. During pregnancy and lactation, requirements may increase to above 900 mg/day. A single large egg provides about 115 mg of choline similar to a pound of spinach.  There are dozens of research studies showing that egg consumption actually improves heart health and the American Heart Association recommends increasing egg consumption to 7 eggs per week to reduce risk for macular degeneration during aging. The headlines suggest choline and eggs cause heart disease, yet nutrition research suggests choline intake is too low for neurological health.