Comments on: Eating raw eggs on the Anabolic Diet http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/ Building muscle and losing fat with the Anabolic Diet Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:03:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert F http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-44450 Robert F Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:45:46 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-44450 Correction: it's not 5+ grams of avidin in an average egg, but one would require 5+ grams of biotin to neutralize the avidin. There's 0.05% avidin in an egg, which is about 20milligrams (~1000 times more then biotin) in a 40g egg. One would have to calculate the molar equivalence to come up with the 5g of biotin stated on so many websites. It seems a bit high if it's a one to one combination. May have to ask my biochem friend about this binding "reaction". Also, it appears that cooking does NOT completely destroy the avidin. See this study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1991.tb05361.x/abstract Correction: it’s not 5+ grams of avidin in an average egg, but one would require 5+ grams of biotin to neutralize the avidin. There’s 0.05% avidin in an egg, which is about 20milligrams (~1000 times more then biotin) in a 40g egg. One would have to calculate the molar equivalence to come up with the 5g of biotin stated on so many websites. It seems a bit high if it’s a one to one combination. May have to ask my biochem friend about this binding “reaction”. Also, it appears that cooking does NOT completely destroy the avidin. See this study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1991.tb05361.x/abstract

]]> By: Robert F http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-44446 Robert F Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:06:12 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-44446 I've been into raw eggs for more than a decade now and do believe in the health benefits. I'm also a big fan of Trader Joe's cage free and organic eggs, mostly for the quality, but also to reduce the risk of salmonella and to not promote the hen factories. The baldness concern comes from a biotin deficiency which can be promoted by the avidin in the egg white (binds very effectively with biotin). Note that the amount of avidin is much higher (~5 grams per egg) than the biotin (~25 micrograms) in the yolk to cancel each other out. So, I suggest people do more research on this, esp. when large amounts of raw egg are eaten throughout the day. My question: if one eats only once during the day, can the avidin effect be minimized since it only wipes out the current biotin in the GI tract during the digestive time period (~2hrs)? This article is a decent compromise by a raw egg proponent: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/02/09/raw-eggs.aspx I’ve been into raw eggs for more than a decade now and do believe in the health benefits. I’m also a big fan of Trader Joe’s cage free and organic eggs, mostly for the quality, but also to reduce the risk of salmonella and to not promote the hen factories. The baldness concern comes from a biotin deficiency which can be promoted by the avidin in the egg white (binds very effectively with biotin). Note that the amount of avidin is much higher (~5 grams per egg) than the biotin (~25 micrograms) in the yolk to cancel each other out. So, I suggest people do more research on this, esp. when large amounts of raw egg are eaten throughout the day. My question: if one eats only once during the day, can the avidin effect be minimized since it only wipes out the current biotin in the GI tract during the digestive time period (~2hrs)? This article is a decent compromise by a raw egg proponent: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/02/09/raw-eggs.aspx

]]> By: Nick Krehnke http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-24671 Nick Krehnke Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:32:59 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-24671 I have eaten no less than 50,000 raw eggs in my life and have never had any problems. That combined with raw veggies will shred every bit of fat from your body. It's worked like a champ for everyone I instructed to do so. I have eaten no less than 50,000 raw eggs in my life and have never had any problems. That combined with raw veggies will shred every bit of fat from your body. It’s worked like a champ for everyone I instructed to do so.

]]> By: Keith Dallmann http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-20954 Keith Dallmann Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:17:33 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-20954 I am 59 years young, I have had above average health and energy. I take no medicines period since childhood. I have eaten raw eggs now for about a year, with great results. Skin is much better and aging gracefully. I certainly plain on keeping up the routine. Lots of energy, zero health problems and looking younger than a year ago. Raw eggs are likely the single best food on the planet. I am 59 years young, I have had above average health and energy. I take no medicines period since childhood. I have eaten raw eggs now for about a year, with great results. Skin is much better and aging gracefully. I certainly plain on keeping up the routine. Lots of energy, zero health problems and looking younger than a year ago. Raw eggs are likely the single best food on the planet.

]]> By: cmountainhigh http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-17575 cmountainhigh Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:50:40 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-17575 I weigh 177 lbs. I weighed 148 lbs in jan. 09. I just now bench 250 and it has been a lot of work. i have consistantly eaten raw eggs blended with orange juice or grape juice. The juice helps you get your vitamin c, and it definetly helps with the taste. My gaines have been fantastic and everyone that see's me ask if im on steroids. I weigh 177 lbs. I weighed 148 lbs in jan. 09. I just now bench 250 and it has been a lot of work. i have consistantly eaten raw eggs blended with orange juice or grape juice. The juice helps you get your vitamin c, and it definetly helps with the taste. My gaines have been fantastic and everyone that see’s me ask if im on steroids.

]]> By: Pat M http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-12748 Pat M Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:18:04 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-12748 I used to cook my eggs for years. I eventually realized that I was losing many nutrients and vitamins in the process. I was hesitant, at first, about consuming raw eggs, mainly due to taste. However, much to my surprise, I love them! For breakfast every morning, I blend about 8 raw eggs with a banana and a bit of flax oil. I always go with the organic omega-3 eggs from whole foods. I used to cook my eggs for years. I eventually realized that I was losing many nutrients and vitamins in the process. I was hesitant, at first, about consuming raw eggs, mainly due to taste. However, much to my surprise, I love them! For breakfast every morning, I blend about 8 raw eggs with a banana and a bit of flax oil. I always go with the organic omega-3 eggs from whole foods.

]]> By: Osiris308 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-10680 Osiris308 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:24:31 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-10680 I am 22 yrs old and are on the anabolic diet. It's a great diet if you follow it. Scivation has great books and products explaining it in more detail. I eat 12 raw fertile eggs a day 4 at a time 3x in the day. I usually eat them with a whey protein scoop. The eggs are great and keep you feeling full throughout the day. They will give you strength in the gym and help you build lean muscle that last. I took 2 weeks off but kept up my egg intake daily and when i came back it was like i never left the gym..they're great. I am 22 yrs old and are on the anabolic diet. It’s a great diet if you follow it. Scivation has great books and products explaining it in more detail. I eat 12 raw fertile eggs a day 4 at a time 3x in the day. I usually eat them with a whey protein scoop. The eggs are great and keep you feeling full throughout the day. They will give you strength in the gym and help you build lean muscle that last. I took 2 weeks off but kept up my egg intake daily and when i came back it was like i never left the gym..they’re great.

]]> By: wavetwister http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-8455 wavetwister Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:40:44 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-8455 This is a great blog, just found it today and I'm blown away. I eat about 5 eggs a day and I'm so tired of scrambled, easy over eggs every day. This raw egg addition has given me new hope in AD. Nice. This is a great blog, just found it today and I’m blown away. I eat about 5 eggs a day and I’m so tired of scrambled, easy over eggs every day. This raw egg addition has given me new hope in AD. Nice.

]]> By: eddie http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-4164 eddie Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:46:40 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-4164 bruce lee put whole eggs plus the shells in his protein shakes everyday and had a cool looking body! bruce lee put whole eggs plus the shells in his protein shakes everyday and had a cool looking body!

]]> By: Andy Fossett http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/eating-raw-eggs-on-the-anabolic-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-3450 Andy Fossett Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:19:43 +0000 http://www.anabolicdietblog.com/?p=25#comment-3450 Great post. I also eat a ton of eggs, about half of them raw. For those with reservations about raw eggs, see http://www.mercola.com. Dr. Mercola goes into some detail about safety and the raw/cooked debate. (I still cook them sometimes because I like the taste.) I don't know if I've ever seen fertilized eggs for sale before. I'll have to check it out. I wonder if they're available in Japan. Great post. I also eat a ton of eggs, about half of them raw.

For those with reservations about raw eggs, see http://www.mercola.com. Dr. Mercola goes into some detail about safety and the raw/cooked debate. (I still cook them sometimes because I like the taste.)

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen fertilized eggs for sale before. I’ll have to check it out. I wonder if they’re available in Japan.

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