🧠 Key Findings from the Rush Memory and Aging Project Study
3. Choline explained part of the benefit
Choline — a nutrient abundant in egg yolks and important for brain cell function and neurotransmitter production — accounted for about 39 % of the association between egg intake and reduced dementia risk. ScienceDirect
4. Other nutrients might contribute too
Eggs also provide omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, vitamin B12, and protein, all of which have been associated in some research with supporting brain health. Feedstuffs
🧪 What This Study Means — and Doesn’t Mean
✔️ It shows a strong association — eating eggs at least weekly was linked with lower Alzheimer’s dementia rates. ScienceDirect
❌ It does not prove that eggs cause the risk reduction — observational studies can’t establish direct cause-and-effect, and other factors (diet, lifestyle, genetics) could play a role. American Egg Board
🥚 Why the Focus on Choline?
Choline is essential for synthesizing acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter linked to memory and cognitive function. Eggs are one of the richest commonly eaten dietary sources of choline. Feedstuffs
Researchers think that part of the protective effect may stem from choline’s influence on brain cell membranes, neurotransmission, and possibly modulation of gene expression related to memory and cognition. ScienceDirect
📌 Bottom Line
The study suggests that regular egg consumption (at least once weekly) is associated with a substantially lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia and less Alzheimer’s-related pathology in the brain, with choline likely contributing to the effect. ScienceDirect
However, this is not definitive proof that eating eggs prevents Alzheimer’s — more research, especially controlled clinical trials, is needed before making strong dietary recommendations
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