Does eating eggs increase your risk of cancer? A well-known brand failed a lab test. Read the doctor's opinion.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Imagine if the "healthy" eggs you eat every day to improve your health could actually cause a life-threatening disease like cancer? A news story going viral on social media has everyone scared. It's being claimed that certain brands of eggs on the market contain dangerous chemicals that can directly attack your DNA.

What is mixed in the eggs?

According to the doctor, the use of these chemicals in poultry farming is illegal. They are used to protect chickens from infection and keep them stable for maximum egg production, which is completely wrong.

Why the risk of cancer?

The most alarming thing is that these chemicals fall into the category of "genotoxic." Simply put, they have the potential to alter your body's DNA, which can increase your risk of developing cancer in the future. Dr. Vora explained that the report found the level of "nitrofuran metabolite" to be 0.7, whereas ideally it should be less than 0.4 or even zero.

Questions raised on FSSAI rules

Dr. Vora also sharply questioned the role of India's food regulator, the FSSAI. He said that while other countries have a "zero tolerance" policy for these chemicals, the FSSAI in India allows them to a certain extent (up to 1.0).

The doctor wondered how a brand using these dangerous chemicals was making crores of rupees in the market. He asked, “Is the FSSAI actually testing these products, and if so, why are our standards so lax?”

Is it not safe to eat eggs?

There's no need to panic. Dr. Vora clarified that this doesn't mean that all eggs cause cancer. This report only concerned a specific batch of a particular brand. Therefore, it wouldn't be accurate to blame eggs in general.

The brand also clarified

Following the controversy, the brand issued a statement on Instagram on December 9th, assuring its consumers that its eggs are safe. However, Dr. Vora believes that both the brand and the FSSAI should provide a clear answer. He praised independent auditing agencies for exposing the true nature of big brands.

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