One of the biggest risks of smoking is heart attacks and strokes, typically brought on by artherosclerosis, or the build-up of plaque in arteries. In a survey of over 1,200 patients, a Canadian study found that eating egg yolks caused fatty deposits to accumulate faster in veins, at about two-thirds the rate of smoking, because of its high cholesterol content. Those who ate three or more yolks a week were found to have considerably more plaque than those who ate two or less yolks a week, while diabetics who ate an egg a day were said to have increased their heart disease risk by two to five times. Though more research remains to be done to account for factors like exercise and waist circumference, it’s probably wise to watch your yolk intake if you’re prone to heart issues.
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