how many eggs per day? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

OGX · 13-02-2005, 08:07 PM

Right I'm 19 and weigh 70kg and have two boiled eggs every morning and my dad seems to think its too make for me as hes thinks it will make my cholesterol levels very high! What do you guys think about this?

**big** · 13-02-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OGX

Right I'm 19 and weigh 70kg and have two boiled eggs every morning and my dad seems to think its too make for me as hes thinks it will make my cholesterol levels very high! What do you guys think about this?

No, dietary cholesterol has very little effect on your own cholesterol levels.

In fact, those on diets typically high in cholesterol, such as Atkins, tend to show LOWER body cholesterol levels.

Two eggs a day is absolutely fine.

If you're still worried just get your cholesterol levels tested.

OGX · 13-02-2005, 08:21 PM

I'm not really worried about it as my dads seems to think different! I told him i will get my cholesterol levels tested anyways just to shut him up! Can you buy kits yourself to test them and will i have to go to the docs for a blood test?

**big** · 13-02-2005, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OGX

I'm not really worried about it as my dads seems to think different! I told him i will get my cholesterol levels tested anyways just to shut him up! Can you buy kits yourself to test them and will i have to go to the docs for a blood test?

Boots sell home tests for about a fiver or so.

Or you can go to the docs and get one done for free. I think some pharmacies also do these tests for free.

OGX · 13-02-2005, 08:32 PM

Cheers Big! Will have a look in my local boots!

DB · 13-02-2005, 09:03 PM

i have 6 a day minimum mate and i'm good to go!! my ma has a go at me aswell for eatin too many eggs also!

crazycacti · 13-02-2005, 09:27 PM

my housemates have a go at me for too many eggs - i can make anyone leave any room after i gassed them out!

**hackskii** · 13-02-2005, 10:09 PM

Haaa haaa, this keeps comming back and then comming back

Here is my take on all this, posted a while back when I was looking into the egg thing:
What do eggs have in them?
The whites contain niacin, riboflavin, chlorine, magnesium, potassium, sodium and sulfur.

The yolks With the exception of riboflavin and niacin, the yolk contains a higher proportion of the egg's vitamins than the white. All of the egg's vitamins A, D and E are in the yolk. Egg yolks are one of the few foods naturally containing vitamin D.

Eggs also contain LECITHIN, Calcium, thiamin, folic acid and some good fats.

The yolk also contains more phosphorus, manganese, iron, iodine, copper, and calcium than the white, and it contains all of the zinc. The yolk of a Large egg contains about 59 calories.

I have read though that there is an enzyme in the egg that eating raw is not recomended. I cant remember if it is absorbtion or not good.

If you eat 2 eggs a day I would not worry about it at all.
I have read that some societies ate eggs every day and lived long lives.
My Grandparents ate eggs every day and never had heart problems or cholesterol problems at all.

Cholesterol when eaten is less than 20% the total cholesterol in the diet. The other over 80% is made by the liver.

Liver blocking cholesterol drugs have nasty side effects like muscle weakness and many more.

Cholesterol is a pre-curser for the development of testosterone.

some low cholesterol diets have low base test levels.

Eggs are a great food and have the highest bio-avialable protein source of any food. Dont be afraid of eggs, the fact that one would stress out about eating them is worse than taking them in in your diet.....

TypeR · 13-02-2005, 10:16 PM

i eat about 4/6 whole eggs most days, i am still alive!

i do smell dead sometimes though! :o

Killerkeane · 13-02-2005, 11:02 PM

mate, it isnt eggs that kills you mate.
worry more about smoke, sexual diseases and women that are trying to have your baby.
Tell your dad that too, thatll shut him up.

**hackskii** · 14-02-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Killerkeane

women that are trying to have your baby.
Tell your dad that too, thatll shut him up.

Bump this for sure :axe:
Happened to me and winger :gun:

Like vultures for sure.

winger · 14-02-2005, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Killerkeane

women that are trying to have your baby.

Ouch, that was the #1 reason why I got married.........grrrrrrrrrr.

I was at the lunch truck at work ordering my normal 4 eggs over easy for breakfast, and some guy that got coffee and a sugar donut says to me "those eggs have way to much cholesterol and they are going to kill you". Wtf? See how the media spins sh1t!

TYSON · 14-02-2005, 11:20 AM

You dont say if you use gear or not and im sure people will say i am wrong but when i used gear along time ago at your age lol, i drank 24 raw eggs a day. Combined with gear ect: I grew like a dream..........Have to be honest though i dont think i could drink that now :p

SportDr · 14-02-2005, 12:30 PM

The world health organisation recommends 10 eggs a week maximum, not sure if that is fat or cholesterol related? but they do say that most of the cholesterol in eggs is broken down.

As Hacks said, cholesterol is made mostly in the liver and therfore hypercholestremia is genetic not diet related.

Interestingly shellfish are said to contain a lot of cholesterol also??

SD

ChefX · 14-02-2005, 02:01 PM

eggs smeggs its all fine
many or none

13-02-2005, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
OGX core monster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 336	how many eggs per day? Right I'm 19 and weigh 70kg and have two boiled eggs every morning and my dad seems to think its too make for me as hes thinks it will make my cholesterol levels very high! What do you guys think about this?

13-02-2005, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
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13-02-2005, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,706	Haaa haaa, this keeps comming back and then comming back Here is my take on all this, posted a while back when I was looking into the egg thing: What do eggs have in them? The whites contain niacin, riboflavin, chlorine, magnesium, potassium, sodium and sulfur. The yolks With the exception of riboflavin and niacin, the yolk contains a higher proportion of the egg's vitamins than the white. All of the egg's vitamins A, D and E are in the yolk. Egg yolks are one of the few foods naturally containing vitamin D. Eggs also contain LECITHIN, Calcium, thiamin, folic acid and some good fats. The yolk also contains more phosphorus, manganese, iron, iodine, copper, and calcium than the white, and it contains all of the zinc. The yolk of a Large egg contains about 59 calories. I have read though that there is an enzyme in the egg that eating raw is not recomended. I cant remember if it is absorbtion or not good. If you eat 2 eggs a day I would not worry about it at all. I have read that some societies ate eggs every day and lived long lives. My Grandparents ate eggs every day and never had heart problems or cholesterol problems at all. Cholesterol when eaten is less than 20% the total cholesterol in the diet. The other over 80% is made by the liver. Liver blocking cholesterol drugs have nasty side effects like muscle weakness and many more. Cholesterol is a pre-curser for the development of testosterone. some low cholesterol diets have low base test levels. Eggs are a great food and have the highest bio-avialable protein source of any food. Dont be afraid of eggs, the fact that one would stress out about eating them is worse than taking them in in your diet..... __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

13-02-2005, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	mate, it isnt eggs that kills you mate. worry more about smoke, sexual diseases and women that are trying to have your baby. Tell your dad that too, thatll shut him up. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Paratus Mens-Fortune favours the prepared mind.:amen:

14-02-2005, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
TYSON Looking Freaky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK (Bedfordshire) Posts: 731	You dont say if you use gear or not and im sure people will say i am wrong but when i used gear along time ago at your age lol, i drank 24 raw eggs a day. Combined with gear ect: I grew like a dream..........Have to be honest though i dont think i could drink that now :p __________________ :lift: BODYBUILDERS DO IT TILL IT HURTS:lift:

13-02-2005, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
OGX core monster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 336	I'm not really worried about it as my dads seems to think different! I told him i will get my cholesterol levels tested anyways just to shut him up! Can you buy kits yourself to test them and will i have to go to the docs for a blood test?

13-02-2005, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
OGX core monster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 336	Cheers Big! Will have a look in my local boots!

13-02-2005, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazycacti Fat and bulking... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle of Man/Newcastle Posts: 1,417	my housemates have a go at me for too many eggs - i can make anyone leave any room after i gassed them out!

13-02-2005, 10:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
TypeR Hulk Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 1,417	i eat about 4/6 whole eggs most days, i am still alive! i do smell dead sometimes though! :o

14-02-2005, 12:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,674	The world health organisation recommends 10 eggs a week maximum, not sure if that is fat or cholesterol related? but they do say that most of the cholesterol in eggs is broken down. As Hacks said, cholesterol is made mostly in the liver and therfore hypercholestremia is genetic not diet related. Interestingly shellfish are said to contain a lot of cholesterol also?? SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

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