Your morning breakfast with scrambled eggs might help your bone health and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
A new study in the journal of Food and Function found that egg consumption is related to greater bone density.
Calcium-rich foods — such as leafy greens and milk — have long been known as good choices for bones, but the new study joins a growing pile of evidence that eggs are also good for bones.
The stronger your bones, the lower your risk of fracture.
According to the study, eggs seem to activate a group of enzymes that affect bone density in the thighs and back. Moderate egg consumption of about one or two whole eggs each day also doesn't significantly affect cholesterol levels in healthy people.
