choline the forgotten nutrient
The forgotten nutrient in every yolk
Choline: the nutrient most people fall short on, found in every egg.
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147mg
choline per one large egg
Builds every cell membrane
Choline is the building block of phosphatidylcholine, one of the main fats in cell membranes throughout your body. Your liver cannot make enough on its own, so it must come from food.
27%
choline (adequate intake per one large egg
Fuels your nerve signals
Your body converts choline into acetylcholine, a messenger that carries signals between nerve cells and to your muscles. It plays a central role in memory and physical coordination.
15mcg
selenium per one large egg
Selenium protects your cells
Selenium is built into enzymes that help clear damaging molecules from your cells. It also supports the thyroid, which produces the hormones that regulate your body's metabolism.
0.4mcg
vitamin B12 per one large egg
Vitamin B12 for cell energy
B12 helps the body make red blood cells and keeps the nervous system working properly. It is found almost exclusively in animal foods, making eggs a practical source for most families.
Source: USDA FoodData Central
252mcg
lutein and zeaxanthin per one large egg
Lutein for eye health
Lutein and zeaxanthin are pigments that accumulate in the retina. They filter high-energy light and are associated with maintaining sharp central vision as the eye ages.
Source: USDA FoodData Central
One egg at a Multan breakfast table quietly fills a gap that most people do not even know they have.
References
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov
- USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
Eggs worth eating every day
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Order eggsThis page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Values are for one large egg of about 50 g and vary a little by egg size. If you have a medical condition, speak to your doctor.