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According to researchers from Scandinavia, people who consumed four eggs per week had 37 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who only consume one egg per week.
Based on a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of eggs teraur can reduce blood glucose levels. However, consumption of eggs more than four eggs a week is not recommended because it would not provide significant results.
Previous research conducted by the University of Eastern Finland precisely assess the eggs are foods that are high in cholesterol, thereby increasing the risk of diabetes type 2. However, according to a professor of nutritional epidemiology at the University of Eastern Finland Jyrki Virtanentidak there is strong evidence for it.
In addition to eggs, the researchers also found that the consumption of high-fat foods such as milk, such as yogurt and cheese can also reduce the risk of diabetes.
"People who eat high-fat dairy products had a 23 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who ate the least," said Dr. Ulrika Ericson.
Even so, the researchers also noted that the population of people who often eat eggs in Finland in general also have a healthy lifestyle, such as not smoking, diligent berohraga, and physically active. In other words, eating eggs is not the only factor that prevents diabetes, we also have to keep up with a healthy lifestyle and active.
