Eating two eggs a day could help to reduce cholesterol levels and promote weight loss, scientists have claimed.
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate two eggs a day as part of a calorie-restricted diet lost weight and reduced their cholesterol levels.
Researchers recruited nearly 50 overweight volunteers to take part in the 12-week study and asked all of them to eat a calorie-controlled diet.
Some of the participants were asked to include two eggs in their daily diet and the researchers found that both groups lost weight and experienced a fall in their blood cholesterol.
The findings indicate that eating eggs does not increase blood cholesterol levels, as had previously been suggested.
Lead researcher Dr Bruce Griffin commented: 'There is no convincing evidence to link an increased intake of dietary cholesterol or eggs with coronary heart disease.'
Eggs are also a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, according to the UK's Food Standards Agency.
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