Researcher Claims ‘Egg Yolk Almost As Dangerous As Smoking’?

Aug 14, 2012

A researcher from the University of Western Ontario published a new research study showing that eating eggs, specifically egg yolks can exacerbate atherosclerosis - coronary artery disease also known as heart disease. The disease occurs as a result of the accumulation of plaques such as fat and cholesterol building up in the walls of the coronary arteries.

Dr. David Spence, the researcher behind the study found that consuming egg yolks regularly is roughly two-thirds as bad as smoking. The study conducted looked at 1200 patients, including both men and women with an average age of 61.5. The research wasn’t a controlled experiment as it was conducted on Spence’s current patients, who had a history of high cholesterol to begin with.

Egg Farmers of Canada begs to differ with Spence’s research findings, noting "we have decades of clinical research demonstrating no link between egg consumption and an increased risk of heart disease,” says Karen Harvey, Nutrition Officer with Egg Farmers of Canada.

It’s a bit outrageous to make the claims that the results of this one study should be comparable to smoking and it’s even more outrageous to point the finger at egg industry.

Video: Getting Started with FieldOps™

Get started with FieldOps™ and take control of your operation with real-time visibility and data-driven insights.

In this video, we’ll walk through the essential steps to set up and begin using New Holland FieldOps™, including account creation, connecting your equipment, and establishing accurate field boundaries. Learn how FieldOps brings your machines, fields, and teams together into one connected platform—helping improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support better decision-making in the field.

You’ll learn how to: • Create a FieldOps account (web or mobile) • Connect your machines through your local New Holland dealer • Upload or create field boundaries • Start operations and visualize agronomic data in real time

Field boundaries are the foundation of accurate data and precision farming. Setting them up correctly helps improve machine performance, guidance accuracy, and overall operational efficiency across your operation.