Brown eggs and a cracked egg with yolk on a neutral stone surface

Eggs and Cognitive Health

Women’s Health asked me to explain what the research can and cannot say about eggs and cognitive decline. The study found an association, not proof that eggs prevent memory loss.

I discussed choline’s role in acetylcholine production, vitamin B12 and nerve-cell health, the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, and the broader value of eggs as a nutrient-dense source of protein.