One would wonder what the difference is between raw and cooked eggs, and I’d respond that the taste and feel in our tongue is different. While this is accurate, a closer examination of raw eggs and their affects on us when we consume them will provide a better explanation. According to WebMD, Eggs are well-known for their delicious taste and health benefits to those who consume them, but those who drink them may experience some side effects, especially if consumed late at night.
It’s not enough to state that eggs are healthy; I need also tell you that they include the following nutrients.
Fat, calcium, protein, vitamin D, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and other essential nutrients
Antioxidants like zeaxanthin and lutein are among the important chemicals described above. A nutrient-dense food like an egg should live up to its name in terms of what it contributes to our health, and eggs, in my experience, do just that.
According to healthline, Consuming eggs has a number of health benefits, a lower risk of heart disease, improved eye health, weight loss, and a lower chance of stroke.These advantages will be enjoyed by those who eat eggs regularly, but there are some side effects for those who drink raw eggs at night, and as the belief goes, everything with an advantage has a disadvantage, and raw eggs are no exception. It’s usually a question of the risk to reward ratio, is it worth it or would you be at a serious health disadvantage if you drink raw eggs at night?
The following are some of the side effects of drinking raw eggs:
1. Drinking raw eggs before bedtime may help you get a better night’s sleep.
Many people have turned to sleep medications to assist them get better sleep at night, but why look that way when you have a natural alternative in raw eggs? The sleepiness we desire is a function of melatonin, which is found in egg whites, according to an article on morefm.
Eggs are also high in tryptophan, a chemical that aids sleep. Eggs are nutritious, but they also aid sleep due to the two compounds stated above. (Image courtesy of morefm.co.nz)
2. Hindrance of biotin absorption.
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin found in eggs. It is an important component that should be obtained through the ingestion of cooked eggs rather than raw eggs.
According to Healthline, egg yolk is a good source of biotin, but when it’s about to be absorbed, a substance called Avidin stands in the way, preventing our absorption of vitamin B7. This only happens when we eat raw eggs because avidin is destroyed by heat, and cooked eggs go through a lot of heat, so there’s no avidin to prevent biotin absorption in cooked eggs; however, there is avidin to prevent biotin absorption in raw eggs. When raw egg is ingested late at night, this impact is still noticeable.
3. Salmonella bacteria infection is prevalent with raw eggs, and it can cause food poisoning if consumed. However, if the eggs are cooked, the risk is reduced due to the assistance provided by the heat of boiling.
4. Decreased protein absorption.
When we eat raw foods, we often get nutrients that aren’t at their most bioavailable, and raw eggs are no exception. The high-quality protein in eggs will not be absorbed as well in raw eggs as it will in cooked eggs, according to Healthline. A research involving five persons found that raw eggs absorb 50% of the protein whereas cooked eggs absorb 90%.
To summarize, raw eggs are just as nutritious as cooked eggs, and the effects of drinking raw eggs come from contamination, the bioavailability of important nutrients, protein absorption, and sleep enhancement. These effects of drinking raw eggs will be felt even if raw eggs are consumed at night, with the focus on sleep enhancement.
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