A popular breakfast product has been linked to an increased risk of cancer

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Many people start their day with scrambled eggs or an omelette for breakfast. However, a new study has shown that it can be dangerous. Eating large amounts of eggs daily has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Nevertheless, doctors believe that it is not necessary to keep track of every egg eaten.

In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, experts from around the world reviewed previous cohort studies on how consumption of eggs and the cholesterol they contain are associated with the risk of death from any cause, heart disease, or cancer. Experts analyzed 55 scientific papers, including data from almost 2.8 million people.

As a result, it was concluded that each additional egg above the norm increased the risk of death from any cause by 7% and the risk of death from cancer by 13%. No link was found between egg consumption and death from heart disease.

The study says that people who eat eggs only a few times a week or who eat an average of less than half an egg a day are safer. That is, less than three and a half eggs per week is considered a relatively safe dose.

Despite the discovery of a link between the popular breakfast product and the risk of cancer, there is no need to completely revise your morning meal. Dietitian Julie Lanford noted that there are many different factors that affect a person's risk of developing cancer during their lifetime. Therefore, such a small change as reducing the consumption of eggs will not have a great impact on health.

“No product can affect someone's lifestyle. A person's overall diet is more important than any individual food. I don't think you should waste time worrying about how many eggs you eat or don't eat,” said the doctor. Instead, she advised to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits, to pay attention to feelings of hunger and satiety, to do sports.

In addition, the consumption of eggs benefits the human body. They can support the immune system, increase energy levels, “good” cholesterol, improve memory, and the quality of skin and hair.