Myth 1: The more eggs a new mother eats, the better
During childbirth, a new mother's physical energy is greatly consumed, and her digestive and absorption functions, as well as her liver's detoxification function, are weakened. Consuming a large number of eggs will加重 the burden on the liver and kidneys, leading to adverse consequences. Excessive protein intake can also produce large amounts of ammonia, hydroxyl, phenol, and other chemicals in the intestines, which are highly toxic to the human body. This can easily cause symptoms such as abdominal bloating and discomfort, dizziness, limb weakness, and coma, leading to "protein poisoning syndrome". Protein intake should be calculated based on the human body's digestion and absorption of protein. Generally, it is sufficient for a new mother to eat about 3 eggs a day.
Myth 2: Eating eggs often leads to high cholesterol
No. Because the yolk contains a relatively rich amount of lecithin, which is a powerful emulsifier. It can make cholesterol and fat particles extremely fine, allowing them to pass smoothly through the blood vessel wall and be fully utilized by cells, thereby reducing cholesterol in the blood. Moreover, the lecithin in the yolk, after digestion, can release choline, which enters the bloodstream and is then synthesized into acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a major neurotransmitter substance that can improve brain function and enhance memory.
Myth 3: Raw eggs are more nutritious
Eating raw eggs is not only unhygienic and can easily cause bacterial infections, but it is also not nutritious. Raw eggs contain avidin, which affects the absorption of biotin in food, leading to "biotin deficiency" symptoms such as loss of appetite, general weakness, and muscle pain. In addition, raw eggs contain "anti-trypsin," which can damage the human body's digestive function. As for "maodan" (fertilized eggs that have been incubated but have not yet hatched a chick), they are even more unhygienic.