He woke up at four in the morning, went to the fridge, broke 5 eggs and drank them on an empty stomach. This is what Sylvester Stallone did in the movie “Rocky 1” – but is it healthy and beneficial?
First of all, you might throw up, which is the last thing you need early in the morning. Second, drinking raw eggs may reduce protein absorption. Eggs are a good source of animal protein and contain all nine essential amino acids for the human body. However, a recent study indicated that drinking it may reduce the absorption of protein in them. The study compared the absorption of protein from cooked and raw eggs in human subjects, and found that 90% of the protein in cooked eggs was absorbed, while only 50% was absorbed in raw eggs. The study sheds light on the possibility that drinking raw eggs may affect nutrient absorption.
In addition, it is possible to get food poisoning. Raw and undercooked eggs may contain salmonella, a harmful bacteria that causes food poisoning. To ensure that there is no salmonella in eggs, they must be cooked until the yolk is completely solid, which happens when eggs are cooked at 71 degrees or higher, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Also, it is recommended not to exceed 300 milligrams of cholesterol in food per day, when one egg contains 180 milligrams. Although sensitive people without cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes can also eat two eggs a day, it is better not to exceed this. So the conclusion, don’t drink raw eggs, and remember it didn’t help Rocky, he lost at the end of the movie.