Arnold Schwarzenegger is exploring whether egg consumption can impact cardiovascular health. He tackled this topic in his recent Arnold’s Pump Club Newsletter.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a living legend who has had a heavy hand in making the sport of bodybuilding mainstream. During his decorated career, he earned the prestigious Mr. Olympia title seven times. In addition to his ultimate pursuit of fitness, Schwarzenegger gives back to the community whether through philanthropy or just simply offering useful nutritional advice.
Schwarzenegger has unveiled various food plans to help you reach your health goals. He has detailed his ‘unbreakable’ diet which encourages individuals to adhere to proper meal planning, as well as his ‘anti-wrinkle diet’ — a system individuals can implement to sport healthier and younger-looking skin. Now his attention has turned to one of the most popular protein sources on the planet — eggs. Below, he cracks open the truth on whether they could hurt your heart or help it.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Breaks Down If Eggs Cause Cardiovascular Disease or Help Prevent It
In the latest Arnold’s Pump Club Newsletter, Schwarzenegger discussed the truth behind whether egg consumption can cause cardiovascular disease.
“Do Eggs Cause Cardiovascular Disease?
If you need to know why people get frustrated with nutrition advice, just look at the confusion surrounding eggs. Two weeks ago, we shared that eggs can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s. That post sparked fear about cholesterol, which we covered last week.”
The truth is that for healthy individuals, eggs do not threaten the heart and can even protect against disease.
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“Now, there’s a new concern that eggs cause heart disease. The truth?
Research suggests that for healthy people, whole eggs do not threaten the heart and could even help protect against disease.”
Eggs are high in choline which produces trimethylamine N-oxide [TMAO] — this compound is associated with heart disease risk.
“The confusion stems from TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide), a compound linked to heart disease risk. People who take choline supplements can experience an increase in fasting TMAO levels, a marker linked to cardiovascular risk. And egg yolks are high in choline, which is a significant reason they might help protect against dementia.”
A study found that individuals who ate four eggs a day did not experience increases in TMAO levels.
“So is this a case where what’s good for your brain is bad for your heart? Not exactly.
In the study, people who ate four eggs per day — despite their high choline content — did not experience a spike in TMAO levels. In other words, supplemental choline was not the same as dietary choline from foods such as eggs.”
Eggs are considered to be a superfood despite these findings, as they are rich in an array of important amino acids and nutrients.
“Eggs are a nutrient-dense food that provides choline, high-quality protein, selenium, zinc, B Vitamins, Vitamin D and E, and more.
If you’re worried about cardiovascular risk, get your blood tested, and you can see if there are any reasons (such as elevated LDL cholesterol) why you might need to cut back or adjust your diet.”
As always, if you have concerns about your cardiovascular health, always consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet and/or supplementation. Schwarzenegger stands by eggs as an ideal protein source, though it could cause harm for some individuals.
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