Eating more eggs may reduce risk of developing osteoporosis

Eggs can serve plenty purposes in one’s diet. A recent study suggested eating eggs can greatly improve your health in two instances.

In research published by Food and Function in January, eggs proved to be an option to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, an illness indicating weak bones, Health reported. Over 19,000 people were included in the study, and data was collected from 2005-10, 2013-14 and 2017-18.

Participants who ate about two large eggs a day had “significantly elevated” bone mineral density levels in their spines and thigh bones. Bone mineral density measures calcium and other minerals in the bones. Low bone mineral density is a sign of osteoporosis, because when bones are less dense, they’re more likely to break.

Older people have a higher risk of osteoporosis because we lose more bone as we age. Older women also lose bone strength after menopause. Bad diets, lack of physical exercise, smoking, excessive drinking and the long-term use of certain drugs can also lead to developing weak bones.

Eggs can appear in a group of body enzymes called alkaline phosphatase, which can strengthen bones. Those enzymes exist in the liver, bones and kidneys.

The protein in eggs can also increase the strength in bones. Egg protein contains amino acids that can benefit bones.