Thread: Raw Eggs

Originally Posted by Curt James

Good.
A misconception regarding raw egg protein digestibility still remains in the minds of some people. At first there was a common myth that raw eggs were not suitable to eat because of health concerns, but subsequent and recent studies have proved that eating raw egg protein is much more digestible and prone to cause way less allergic reactions than eating a cooked egg.

Another factor to understand is the nature of egg yolks. In a raw state the egg yolk contain more biotin than when it is cooked and the biotin acts as a defensive against any contamination. Egg yolks have one of the highest concentrations of biotin found in nature. So it is likely that you will not have a biotin deficiency if you consume the whole raw egg, yolk and white. If you are hesitate about eating raw eggs, try a little raw egg at a time to test your body's reaction. By introducing a little at a time your body will most likely adjust. An excellent way to add raw eggs to your diet is in healthy diet shakes and to aid in raw egg protein digestibility. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, perhaps we should also say a raw egg a day will give you energy to play![/SIZE][/FONT]

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Can you give me a link to any study indicating that raw eggs are more digestible than cooked eggs? I have a study from 1998 that says otherwise:
Digestibility of Cooked and Raw Egg Protein in Humans as Assessed by Stable Isotope Techniques

Regarding biotin: The bacteria in our intestines produce more biotin than we need, so it's not an issue. Plus, eating egg whites with the yolks minimizes the effectiveness of the biotin. In fact, the NIH has this to say here: Biotin: MedlinePlus Supplements
"Raw egg white contains a substance that binds biotin in the intestine and keeps it from being absorbed. Eating 2 or more uncooked egg whites daily for several months has caused biotin deficiency that is serious enough to produce symptoms."

So your promotion of raw eggs to get extra biotin is actually counterproductive. You'll get LESS biotin and can actually develop a deficiency if you eat raw egg whites.
If you want more biotin, eat peanuts.

You mentioned testing your body's reaction to raw eggs. The only reason to do that is to see if you are allergic to eggs, and the most common thing to be allergic to in eggs are the ovomucoids, which are rendered inert by cooking. And if you *are* allergic to eggs, your body won't adjust. It's an immune/antibody response to the proteins, and the only way around it is to disable your immune system. No 'adjustment' possible except to denature the protein causing the problem (cooking) or avoid eggs altogether.

Oh, and a link to Yahoo answers? The answerer thought most of the protein in an egg is in the yolk. Less than half is in the yolk (although most of the vitamins are in the yolk).

Originally Posted by sofargone561

im snorting 2 right now. gtg bro. protien straight to the brain

Snorted three raw eggs and two egg whites this morning. Woo! Got some MONSTER lifts outta that. Great idea. :=D

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