Raw eggs

[anthrax]

I have found that on raw eggs
All of you who eat raws eggs should read !

despite how buff Rocky was, raw eggs suck, and we’re not talking about salmonella poisoning (although that risk does still exist to some extent despite improvements made by egg distributors over the last few years).

According to a study , the body can only utilize about half of the protein found in raw egg products. So not only are you risking getting sick, you’re wasting your money. Lesson: Cook your eggs!

 

[gymtime]

No flame intended bro, but show me that study and I'll find you another one that says that raw eggs are just as good a protein source.

It's an old arguement. There have been plenty of threads on it here.

 

[anthrax]

here it is

I am sorry I can't find the ref.

Avidin
This is a protein present in raw egg white. It breaks up Biotin (Vitamin B-6 which is important for cell growth, healthy skin and hair) and makes it unavailable for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Consuming large quantities of raw eggs over a long period of time will contribute to a deficiency in Biotin. However cooked eggs are a good source of biotin

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Raw egg white contains a protein called "conalbumin" which binds to iron. Additionally, raw egg white contains avidin, which binds to biotin and can impair metabolism of other B-vitamins. Note however that raw egg toxicity should not be overstated: 20 raw eggs per day for several weeks would be necessary to create a biotin deficiency.

 

[gymtime]

You might try doing a search on the subject. You'll find plenty of arguements and research on it. I've only been on the board since July, but I've read quite a few threads already. There doesn't seem to be a consensus on it.

Personally, I go with raw for one reason; they taste better because I use them in shakes. I used to cook them and after about a week, I just couldn't take it anymore. For the amount you have to eat, and as bland as cooked, mostly white eggs are, no matter how you season or add things to them, it was still agony.

A buddy told me about how to make a shake and I've done it ever since.

 

[riskybizz007]

i've read a lot of stuff about raw eggs as well. I'd say why run the risk of getting salmonella... and if the theory is right about only using half the protein why run the risk of that too? Why not just play it safe?
just my thoughts on it...

 

[gymtime]

RB - You're right, given the choice. But I've been using a generic version of Egg Beaters that are pasteurized. Safeway makes a version of them that aren't nearly as expensive. They're not as cheap as regular eggs. But very worth it for the pasteurization alone. Here you can get a quart for about $3.50. Chicken feed by regular supplement standards.

 

[riskybizz007]

bro that's really cheap!! If they sold something like that around here i'd get it too. Here they sell like a a cup of eggwhites for about $3... i'd have to buy 4 of those to equal 1 quart.

 

[gymtime]

I know man, it's a great deal. I'm just hoping whatever processing it goes through doesn't fuck up the nutritional value. But, according to the nutrition numbers on the carton, it's pretty much the same. If it weren't for this stuff, you probably would have received a desperate PM from me begging for supps that would help a nasty case of salmonella!!

 

[riskybizz007]

oh man... don't know what can help you there... lets just hope you don't get it!