They protect your eyes
Speaking of the health benefits of eggs, two antioxidants in eggs can have powerful protecting effects on the eyes. They’re called zeaxanthin and lutein, and they can both be found in the yolk of eggs.
Zeaxanthin and lutein have a tendency to accumulate in the retina, the sensory region of the eye, where they shield the eyes from damaging sunlight.
These antioxidants greatly reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, among the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in aging adults.
Research shows that eating 1.3 egg yolks a day for 4 and a half weeks will increase blood levels of zeaxanthin by 114–142% and lutein by 28–50%!
…Wow! Have you ever imagined that there were so many health benefits of eggs?
