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Eggs and Cholesterol: What about It?

Eggs provide many essential elements for the proper functioning of the body as they are particularly rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Due to their interesting protein (6g/egg) and calorie (70kcal/egg) content, eggs are considered as low-calorie filling allies for your health that can help with weight loss. In addition, they are an excellent source of choline that is essential for the proper brain development, cell growth and maintenance, bone integrity and nerve function. Choline also helps synthesize acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in functions such as memory and muscle control. Because of their high content of vitamins, eggs also protect the eyes (especially due to their content of lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids of the family of vitamin A with antioxidant properties), the immune system (via the action of the selenium, zinc and vitamins B12, A and D), reduce the risk of certain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and depression, and the risk of cardiovascula