Eggs and Cancer: Debunking Social Media Rumors, Expert Clarifies Safety and Nutrition

• Dr. Meena Kumari, Chief Dietitian at Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, dismissed social media rumors linking eggs to cancer.
• Eggs are highly nutritious, rich in protein, vitamins A, D, E, B12, selenium, and choline, essential for muscle, immunity, and brain function.
• The rumor involved AOZ, a metabolite of nitrofurans, an antibiotic banned in poultry farming in India, EU, and America.
• FSSAI clarified that trace AOZ levels in some eggs were accidental and pose no health threat or cancer risk.
• Healthy individuals can safely consume 1-2 eggs daily or 7-12 eggs weekly; diabetic and heart patients should consult a dietitian.

Why It Matters: Eggs are a safe, nutritious food; social media rumors linking them to cancer are baseless, confirmed by experts.