Hard-boiled eggs are widely considered a nutritious and easy-to-prepare food, often included in everyday meals. However, health experts warn that consuming them incorrectly can subtly trigger cardiovascular problems and, in some cases, even lead to life-threatening consequences.

The danger hidden in the egg yolk

According to Professor David Spence of the Robarts Research Institute (USA), egg yolks contain phosphatidylcholine, a compound that promotes atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. This risk is particularly high in people with hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

Studies published in medical journals such as the BMJ further highlight this risk: eating even just 10g of eggs a day, or about 1/6 of a large egg, can increase the risk of coronary heart disease by up to 54%.

This isn't just a theory. In one alarming case, a 30-year-old man in China was hospitalized after suffering a mild stroke. Despite eating fresh, clean hard-boiled eggs daily, his cholesterol levels were found to have more than doubled the normal range, rising from 5.1 mmol/l to 11 mmol/l. This incident serves as a wake-up call to those who believe that hard-boiled eggs are harmless in any quantity.

Who should be careful with eggs?

Hard-boiled eggs are widely considered a nutritious and easy-to-prepare food, often included in everyday meals. However, health experts warn that consuming them incorrectly can subtly trigger cardiovascular problems and, in some cases, even lead to life-threatening consequences.

The danger hidden in the egg yolk

According to Professor David Spence of the Robarts Research Institute (USA), egg yolks contain phosphatidylcholine, a compound that promotes atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. This risk is particularly high in people with hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

Studies published in medical journals such as the BMJ further highlight this risk: eating even just 10g of eggs a day, or about 1/6 of a large egg, can increase the risk of coronary heart disease by up to 54%.

This isn't just a theory. In one alarming case, a 30-year-old man in China was hospitalized after suffering a mild stroke. Despite eating fresh, clean hard-boiled eggs daily, his cholesterol levels were found to have more than doubled the normal range, rising from 5.1 mmol/l to 11 mmol/l. This incident serves as a wake-up call to those who believe that hard-boiled eggs are harmless in any quantity.

Who should be careful with eggs?

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