Hello doctor. Is egg yolk harmful for us? Some people says that egg central part (yolk) is bad us. Please suggest that can we eat the whole egg or only white part?

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician35yrs exp

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According to the u.s. Department of agriculture, one large egg has about 186 mg of cholesterol ? all of which is found in the yolk. If you like eggs but don't want the extra cholesterol, use only the egg whites compared to egg whites, the yolk contains most of an egg's good stuff, including the bulk of its iron, folate and vitamins. The yolks also contain two nutrients?lutein and zeaxanthin?that support eye and brain health eating up to a dozen eggs a week does not increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. The new study supports the assumed health benefits of eggs, including being a source of protein and micronutrients that support heart health. 

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