The Shocking TRUTH about Eggs and Heart Disease - Summary

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The video discusses the controversy around eggs and heart disease, and presents evidence that eggs are not harmful for the heart, but rather beneficial. It also explains how the quality of eggs and the cooking methods affect their health effects. It offers two free gifts for viewers who want to learn more about fat, cholesterol and heart disease prevention.

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1. Ansel Keyes introduced the idea that saturated fats and dietary cholesterol were the primary culprits behind heart disease in 1961.
2. The Rotterdam study found lower rates of heart disease in participants who consumed higher amounts of eggs, cheese, butter and liver.
3. Only 50 percent of heart attack victims have elevated cholesterol levels.
4. A 1992 study found that low cholesterol was predictive of increased mortality from gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases.
5. A 2007 meta-analysis found that patients with low concentrations of LDL cholesterol lowered as a result of taking statins are at significantly more risk of being diagnosed as having cancer.
6. Oxidation occurs when cholesterol particles are exposed to free radicals, which are unstable molecules that damage cells and tissues within the body.
7. A trial published in the Journal of nutrition found that eating three eggs per day improved the quality of cholesterol in overweight subjects.
8. Eggs are a complete food that provide a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, including all nine essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, choline, lutein and zeaxanthin.
9. Pasture-raised and free-range hens produce eggs that are higher in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin E and other essential nutrients compared to eggs from caged hens.
10. Vegetable oils easily go rancid and oxidize, damaging cholesterol and contributing to disease, while coconut oil is more resistant to oxidation and contains medium chain triglycerides which have a number of benefits.