EGGS REDUCE INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER :Experts

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 11^th October:--- On the occasion of World Egg Day, an awareness session on 'Health Benefits of Eggs' was organised jointly by Raja Farms Pvt. Ltd under which are produced fully mechanised and branded packed eggs(PEGGS), ensuring standard weight and hygiene of the product, Novus Animal Nutrition Pvt. Ltd and Libra Animal Nutrition Co. In this session experts from the poultry Industry and veterinary fraternity, shared some very interesting facts about health benefits connected with egg consumption.

According to Mohit Raja, Director, Raja Farms Pvt. Ltd. That an egg has 70 calories providing 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts. Eggs contain the highest quality protein you can buy and have just the right mix of essential amino acids needed by humans to build tissues. Mohit Raja,adds that Egg protein is the standard by which other protein sources are measured. A large egg contains over 6 grams of protein."

 

Dr.Dhirendra Kumar, A Veterinarian Cum Poultry Consultant, Said that according to a recent research, Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In a study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%. Dr. Kumar,added that Eggs protect and accentuate all organs of the body with its composition - be it of growing children, women, aged people etc. Egg consumption leads to ingestion of useful amounts of folate beneficial  for growth and maintenance of healthy cells, Vitamin A essential for growth & cell differentiation, Iron for healthy blood cells, zinc for building muscle tissue, internal organs & immune functions, iodine for proper mental development, Omega 3 which helps enhance visual functions. What's more, it also has vitamin D and E. 

 

Sanjeev Chandel, Sales Manager, Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt ltd.said that Calories, minerals, vitamins, fats, cholesterol are the major concerns today and a very good balance of these is provided by eggs. The fatty acids in eggs are primarily needed by young children, pregnant & lactating women, and people with degenerative diseases. Adds Mr. Inderjit S Khippal from Libra Animal Nutrition Co, "The yolk contains long-chain Omega-3 fatty acid DHA, which is necessary for the brain and proper retinal function in the eye. It also has a long-chain Omega-6 fatty acid, which is required for healthy skin, hair, libido, reproduction, growth and response to injury.