Egg yolks from pasture-raised eggs…
- Have significantly higher levels of folate and vitamin B12.
- Have far more choline than commercially produced eggs.
- Choline is a B vitamin that is crucial in brain development.
- It plays an important role in muscle control and memory.
- Choline is necessary for cell membrane health.
- Choline has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
- About 90% of the U.S. population is deficient in choline.
- As many as 95% of pregnant women are choline deficient.
-Our bodies can only synthesize small amounts of choline, so getting it in our diet is vital.
- A single egg yolk contains about 215 mg of choline. - Are rich in vitamins A, D, E and K. Much of this richness is not found in egg whites.
- Compared to commercial eggs, pastured-raised eggs have:
2-3 times more vitamin A
Three times more vitamin E
Significantly higher in vitamins D and K.
- Have 2-3 times more omega-3 fatty acids and a far better Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
- Also contain significant amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin.
Both are carotenoids.
Lutein is functional in the macular pigment in our eyes. It protects our central vision and aids in blue light absorption.
Lutein helps the retina of our eyes maintain detailed central vision.
Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant carotenoid found in the retina of both eyes and helps to properly absorb excess photon energy and quench free-radicals before they damage the lipid membranes in our eyes.
Together Lutein and Zeaxanthin are crucial for vision health.
- Are rich in the minerals calcium and cooper.
Research on the Benefits of Egg Yolks...
