
The
Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, in the South West has said that
researches have shown that drinking of raw eggs could reduce the risk of
bréast cancer in women, saying that there was no relationship between
the consumption of eggs and heart diseases.
The body also argued that there was no link between the consumption
of eggs and the quantity of cholesterol in the human body system.
Addressing the media during the World Eggs Day in Abeokuta, weekend,
PAN Chairman in the South West, Dr. Olufemi Faniyi, his Ogun State
counterpart, Dr. Olalekan Odunsi and a veterinary surgeon, Dr. Jide
Oluwawemitan blamed the medical professionals of misinforming the public
about the health function of eggs.
According to PAN, the amount of cholesterol in eggs could not
influence an increase in the quantity of cholesterol in the body system.
The body argued that it had been scientifically proved that eggs
contain better quality of animal protein than that found in beef, fish
and pork.
Faniyi stated that the higher consumption of eggs in countries such
as Japan, Mexico and the United States of America had increased the rate
of life expectancy higher than a country like Nigeria where the
citizens consume less number of eggs.
“If a woman can drink six eggs per week, there is a likelihood of the
reduction of the risk of bréast cancer by 44 per cent,” Dr.
Oluwawemitan said.
“It has been proved that egg contains better quality of animal
protein than beef, fish and pork. It contains a lot of vitamins and
minerals for brain and memory to function better.”
Source: Vanguard
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