Nutritional Benefits of Eggs: Understanding their Importance in Human Health

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Nutritional Benefits of Eggs: Understanding their Importance in Human Health
M. Hariharan*, S. Gurusaran, C. Devamugilan, A. Varun and V. Rajaganapathy
Abstract
Nutritional deficiency in the diet constitutes a major challenge for human health and well-being. In order to overcome this issue, poultry products such as eggs and meat serves as an important part of the human diet, it supplies the required amount of balanced nutrients (protein) needed for body growth and metabolism. The poultry industry includes broiler and layer production. However, the layer industry is well organized. Globally egg producers and consumer’s usage has grown due to the fact that eggs are easily available and affordable animal protein in the consumer markets. Increased egg production and consumption (as per the recommended standards) will greatly enhance the dietary needs of both the growing infants and adults. In this article, we will discuss about global production, consumption, structural composition, nutritious content, and health benefits of chicken eggs.
Keywords
Poultry Egg, Production, Composition, Nutritious Source, Deficiency, Human Health.
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30th March, 2024
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Hariharan M, Gurusaran S, Devamugilan C, Varun A and Rajaganapathy V. Nutritional Benefits of Eggs: Understanding their Importance in Human Health. Chron Aquat Sci. 2024;1(10):85-93
 
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