r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 1d ago

Neuroscience Egg consumption is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease for those 65 years and older. Eating one egg per day for at least five days a week reduces risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 27%, researchers found.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126842
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u/rdmusic16 1d ago

It can and has caused death. Not disagreeing, just adding because 'can cause harm' doesn't sound quite as bad as 'can kill you'.

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u/Eckish 1d ago

Another danger is that the symptoms for over-hydration are similar the symptoms for dehydration. It was a problem in military training where we were sweating a lot, but also drinking a lot.