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Egg Yolk

Egg yolk is the yellow portion of an egg and is rich in fat, fat-soluble vitamins, and essential nutrients. It is commonly used in cooking for flavor, texture, and emulsification.

Beneficial properties

rich in choline contains fat-soluble vitamins source of healthy fats provides complete egg nutrients supports eye health

Nutritional highlights

Egg yolk provides choline, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, phosphorus, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.

Caution. Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and may need to be limited by people with egg allergy or those following cholesterol-restricted diets based on medical advice.

Conditions it helps with

Age-Related Vision Loss
Includes: Macular Degeneration
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Birth Defect Prevention
Includes: Birth Defects
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Blurry Vision & Night Blindness
Includes: Weakened Vision and Night Blindness
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Cataracts
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Hair and Nails (general)
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
Includes: Anemia
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