Eggs - Chicken

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Description

Chicken Eggs are the (usually) unfertilized Egg from the Chicken.

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Eggs

Cells

 Eggs may strengthen the body's Cell Membranes (due to the Phospholipid content of Egg Yolks). 

 

Hair

 Eggs may improve Hair Condition (due to their high content of Cysteine). 

 

Immune System

 High consumption of Eggs (approximately six Eggs per week) may help to prevent Cancer - Breast.  [1]

 Eggs may strengthen the body's Immune System (due to cell membrane strengthening effects of Phospholipids). 

 Eggs may prevent Viruses from "stealing" the membrane they need to survive. 

 

Metabolism

 Eggs may increase High Density Lipoproteins levels.  [2]

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