Higher egg intake associated with reduced dementia risk, study suggests

Sunny-side up, poached on toast or soft-boiled with soldiers for dipping – eggs have long held a starring role in the classic British breakfast.

They’re quick, comforting and packed with protein, along with nutrients such as choline and vitamin D that are linked to brain and bone health.

Now, a new study from researchers at Loma Linda University in California, US, suggests there may be another reason to include them in the diet. Regular egg consumption has been associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

Researchers observed a graded pattern, with higher egg intake linked to

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