Eating eggs regularly could lower Alzheimer's risk: New study

A new study has found that people who eat eggs regularly may have a lower chance of developing Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning.

The research, carried out among a group of health-conscious adults, looked at how often people ate eggs and whether that had any link to their brain health over time.

The findings, published in The Journal of Nutrition, were clear: those who included eggs in their diet, even in moderate amounts, were less likely to develop Alzheimer's compared to those who rarely or never ate them.

For instance, people who ate eggs just once a week or even a few times a month already showed a lower risk. The benefit appeared to increase slightly with more frequent consumption. Those who ate eggs five or more times a week had the lowest risk among all groups studied.

On the other hand, people who avoided eggs altogether seemed to have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer's when compared to those who consumed small daily amounts.

Eggs are packed with nutrients that are known to support brain health. These include choline, which plays a role in memory and



learning, as well as vitamins like B12 and healthy fats that help keep brain cells functioning well. While the study does not prove that eggs directly prevent Alzheimer’s, it suggests that these nutrients could be part of the reason behind the protective effect.

Importantly, researchers emphasise that eggs alone are not a magic solution. The benefits were seen in people who followed an overall balanced and healthy diet. This means eggs are likely one piece of a much larger puzzle that includes regular exercise, good sleep, and managing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.

Researchers agree that including eggs as part of a varied, balanced diet could be a smart and affordable way to support long-term brain health, especially in a country like India, where the burden of dementia is expected to rise in the coming decades.

However, they also caution against overdoing it. People with specific health concerns, such as high cholesterol, should speak to a doctor about how many eggs are appropriate for them.

In short, while more research is needed, this study adds to growing evidence that what we eat today shapes how our brain functions years down the line.