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Is eating whole eggs better than eating egg whites for muscle Protein synthesis? An article that I read this morning points in that direction.

People who do resistance training to get a more muscular physique are encouraged to eat protein-rich foods or supplements post-exercise to help add muscle. Since egg protein is about as good as it gets, conventional wisdom has been that you should eat egg whites (which contain about 60 percent of an egg's protein complement), but avoid the yolk. However, a recent study questions whether this is really the best advice.

Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Nicholas A. Burd from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and colleagues described a study comparing the effect of consuming whole eggs vs only egg whites on muscle protein synthesis post-resistance training. They examined rates of muscle protein synthesis in 10 young men (average age 21 years) who were trained in resistance exercise.

The study concludes:

Although it has long been vilified, it seems that the egg may have more to offer, from a muscle perspective, than we previously realized. As a relatively low-cost and nutrient-dense source of protein the egg rightfully deserves some attention as we look for sources of dietary protein with an expanding global population.

https://www.acsh.org/news/2018/01/08/gain-muscle-eat-whole-eggs-not-just-whites-12376

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Interesting! Thanks for this:)

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I'm not sure about muscle Protein synthesis but I know egg yolks are very nutrient-rich. They have a lot of fat and cholesterol but they also have Vitamins and minerals like Iron, B12, A, E, and D. Overall very nutritious. I always eat whole eggs because they're so healthy and very filling!

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And everything made with eggs is lots tastier with the yolk. I put two raw eggs in my Protein Shake most mornings.

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