Eggs also taste amazing and are incredibly easy to prepare.
So even IF eggs were to have mild adverse effects on blood cholesterol (which they don’t), the benefits of consuming them would still far outweigh the negatives.
Bottom Line: Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They contain important brain nutrients and powerful antioxidants that can protect the eyes.
How Much is Too Much?
Unfortunately, we don’t have studies where people are fed more than 3 eggs per day.
It is possible (although unlikely) that eating even more than that could have a detrimental effect on health. Eating more than 3 is uncharted territory, so to speak.
However… I did find an interesting case study (a study with only one individual). It was an 88 year old man who consumed 25 eggs per day.
He had normal cholesterol levels and was in very good health (37).
Of course, a study of one doesn’t prove anything, but it’s interesting nonetheless.
It’s also important to keep in mind that not all eggs are the same. Most eggs at the supermarket are from chickens that are raised in factories and fed grain-based feeds.
The healthiest eggs are Omega-3 enriched eggs, or eggs from hens that are raised on pasture. These eggs are much higher in Omega-3s and important fat-soluble vitamins (38, 39).
Overall, eating eggs is perfectly safe, even if you’re eating up to 3 whole eggs per day.
I personally eat 3-6 whole eggs per day (about 30-40 per week) and my health has never been better.
Given the incredible range of nutrients and powerful health benefits, quality eggs may just be the healthiest food on the planet.