Association between egg consumption and major and minor ischemia changes on electrocardiogram: A population-based
Najmeh Seifi1, Sara Saffar Soflaei2,3, Muhammad Islampanah4
1Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
ARYA Atherosclerosis
|July 8, 2025
Summary
Higher egg consumption may reduce the odds of major electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in men, but not women. This research explores egg intake and heart health indicators, suggesting gender-specific dietary insights.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nutrition Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Egg consumption is debated due to high cholesterol content.
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk associated with eggs is unclear.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are potential CVD indicators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between dietary egg intake and ECG abnormalities.
- To assess potential gender-specific associations.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 5,928 participants (35-65 years old) without CVD.
- Dietary egg intake assessed via food frequency questionnaire.
- Minnesota coding system used for ECG abnormalities; multivariable logistic regression applied.
Main Results:
- Higher egg consumption (>4 eggs/week) correlated with 40% lower odds of major ECG abnormalities in men.
- No significant association found between egg consumption and major ECG abnormalities in women.
- No significant association observed for minor ECG abnormalities in either gender.
Conclusions:
- Egg consumption may have a gender-specific effect on major ischemic ECG changes.
- Further research needed to understand mechanisms and inform dietary guidelines.
- Findings suggest potential for tailored nutritional advice based on gender.
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