Are Eggs High In Cholesterol?

Eggs are packed with vital nutrients. Given the fact that it contains all nutrients in just the right proportions to create a new life, this is pretty much understandable. You can imagine the balance and abundance of nutrition that it offers. Still, there is an air of doubt about their regular consumption.

It’s true that the egg yolk is full of cholesterol, but we often oversee the fact that they are excellent sources of all essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. Regular egg consumption does not elevatethe blood cholesterol level directly. The credit for a deranged lipid profile actually goes to a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits. A healthy and active person may take up to 4 egg whites and 2 egg yolks per day. Egg white is a rich source of riboflavin and quality protein, while egg yolk provides Vitamin A, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, lecithin and iron.

Eating eggs as a part of your regular diet is actually not bad to your health. Yolk is known to increase thegood cholesterol (HDL) levels in blood, and does not have any direct effect on the LDL cholesterol levels. Shifting from the conventional egg to the omega-3 enriched varieties would help in keeping the harmful triglycerides under check.

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Diseases and Conditions

Heart attack,   Obese

Medical Topics

Cholesterol,   Diet food,   Cholesterol management

What makes Ginseng so popular?

The world is getting more and more obsessed with health and fitness. This has brought about a huge change in perception about the use of dietary supplements. One of the most widely bought herbal supplements in the present world market is made with Ginseng.  Ginseng is believed to have many positive effects on the human body, from improved immunity to reduced cholesterol levels, from better memory to increased male libido. Ginseng is also believed to be helpful in diabetes management and delayed progression of certain diseases like Alzheimer’s. 

Benefits of Ginseng:

Fights Fatigue and increases energy:

Taking ginseng daily boosts energy and keeps you active and focused. As a result you may carry the workouts to the next level and burn more calories.

Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent:

Ginseng has a group of substances, collectively called “Ginsenosides” that targets the immunological activities at different levels and helps reducing hidden inflammations.

Anti-ageing agent:

Ginseng seeds are used as an important ingredient of anti - ageing supplements because of their antioxidant properties.

Weight Loss:

Ginseng boosts stamina and enables one to carry out intense exercises with ease. As a result, a person burns more calories during a workout and loses unwanted fat mass..

Improves Cognition:

Ginseng tea stimulates brain cells and helps in improving concentration, thinking ability and memory.

Controls Blood sugar Levels:

It controls fasting and post-prandial blood sugar levels and thus finds its importance in management of blood sugar among diabetics.

Ginseng can be taken in a variety of ways. The most common form is Ginseng capsules. You may also get the benefits of this herb by using its powder, liquid extracts or taking it as a tea. Ginseng is known to cause mild headaches, gastrointestinal problems and sleep disorders among some, and therefore it is wise to use this herb under supervision.

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Diseases and Conditions

Fatigue,   Weight loss

Drug/Medication

Ginseng,   Ayurvedic medication

Treatment/Therapy

Anti-aging,   Herbal therapy

Medical Topics

Alternative treatments