Pan Zhuang1, Jingjing Jiao2, Fei Wu2, Lei Mao2, Yu Zhang3. 1. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. 2. Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Department of Nutrition of Affiliated Second Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. 3. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Electronic address: y_zhang@zju.edu.cn.
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Evidence linking egg and dietary cholesterol consumption with human health and longevity is highly debated. Data from non-Western populations are sparse. We aim to prospectively assess the egg and cholesterol consumption in relation to mortality in a nationwide Chinese cohort. METHODS: We followed 18,914 adults aged ≥20 y from China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) between 1991 and 2015. In each survey year, 3-day 24-hr dietary records were used to collect dietary data. Cumulative averages of egg and cholesterol intakes were calculated. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS: Overall 1,429 deaths were reported after a median follow-up of 15 years. Egg consumption was significantly associated with lower total mortality (P-trend<0.001). Multivariable-adjusted HRs (95% CIs) were 0.69 (0.59-0.81) for 1-3 eggs/wk, 0.68 (0.59-0.79) for 3-7 eggs/wk, 0.78 (0.66-0.93) for 1-2 eggs/d, and 0.64 (0.52-0.78) for ≥2 eggs/d compared with ≤1 egg/wk. Although total dietary cholesterol was not related to mortality, intake of cholesterol from eggs was inversely associated with total mortality (P-trend = 0.001) while intake of cholesterol from non-egg sources was positively related to total mortality (P-trend = 0.01). Substituting 50 g/d egg for equivalent amounts of dairy products, nuts/legumes, or red meat was associated with 9%, 7%, or 8% lower total mortality, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Egg consumption is associated with lower total mortality among the Chinese population. Consuming cholesterol from non-egg sources may be detrimental to longevity. Habitual consumption of eggs should continue to be recommended in the Chinese dietary guidelines while excess intake of cholesterol from non-egg sources may be discouraged. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04104308).
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Evidence linking egg and dietary cholesterol consumption with human health and longevity is highly debated. Data from non-Western populations are sparse. We aim to prospectively assess the egg and cholesterol consumption in relation to mortality in a nationwide Chinese cohort. METHODS: We followed 18,914 adults aged ≥20 y from China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) between 1991 and 2015. In each survey year, 3-day 24-hr dietary records were used to collect dietary data. Cumulative averages of egg and cholesterol intakes were calculated. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS: Overall 1,429 deaths were reported after a median follow-up of 15 years. Egg consumption was significantly associated with lower total mortality (P-trend<0.001). Multivariable-adjusted HRs (95% CIs) were 0.69 (0.59-0.81) for 1-3 eggs/wk, 0.68 (0.59-0.79) for 3-7 eggs/wk, 0.78 (0.66-0.93) for 1-2 eggs/d, and 0.64 (0.52-0.78) for ≥2 eggs/d compared with ≤1 egg/wk. Although total dietary cholesterol was not related to mortality, intake of cholesterol from eggs was inversely associated with total mortality (P-trend = 0.001) while intake of cholesterol from non-egg sources was positively related to total mortality (P-trend = 0.01). Substituting 50 g/d egg for equivalent amounts of dairy products, nuts/legumes, or red meat was associated with 9%, 7%, or 8% lower total mortality, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Egg consumption is associated with lower total mortality among the Chinese population. Consuming cholesterol from non-egg sources may be detrimental to longevity. Habitual consumption of eggs should continue to be recommended in the Chinese dietary guidelines while excess intake of cholesterol from non-egg sources may be discouraged. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04104308).
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