A recent study found that eating an egg a day reduces the danger of developing Type 2 diabetes (adult onset) as compared to those who only consume an egg a week.
A previous study in Finland indicated a correlation between a high consumption of eggs and a lower rate of adult diabetes. Researchers from the East Finnish University sought to test if a daily consumption of eggs did, in fact, prevent the onset of diabetes. The study, appearing in the professional publication for nutrition and diet included 2,682 men divided into groups according to average egg consumption - an egg a day as compared to two a week. Each of these groups was again divided into two - those who developed diabetes and those who didn't. The study ranged over 19 years of follow-up.
The results showed that people within the group which mainly refrained from eating eggs showed a propensity towards developing diabetes which was almost double that of the non-frequent eaters. The higher the egg consumption, the lower the frequency of diabetes. The researchers concluded that eggs are rich in a bio-active compound proven to be influential in insulin effectiveness, oxidation of fats and general metabolism.
Their conclusion: "A moderate consumption of eggs including an egg a day for most people can be an integral part of a healthful diet and is recommended as a prevention of adult diabetes.
