Eating Chicken Eggs Can Be Harmful for These 5 Groups of People — Here’s Why

• Swelling of the lips or throat

• Digestive upset

• Breathing difficulties in severe cases

For anyone with a confirmed egg allergy or sensitivity, complete avoidance is necessary, as repeated exposure can lead to increasingly severe reactions.

4. People With Poor Cholesterol Control or High Cardiovascular Risk

Egg yolks are naturally high in dietary cholesterol. While recent research suggests that eggs do not significantly raise cholesterol in everyone, some people are “hyper-responders”, meaning their blood cholesterol levels rise sharply after eating cholesterol-rich foods.

People who may need to limit egg intake include those with:

• Uncontrolled high LDL cholesterol

• A history of heart disease or stroke

• Genetic cholesterol disorders

In these cases, frequent egg consumption—especially multiple yolks per day—may increase cardiovascular risk if not carefully managed.

5. People With Digestive Disorders or Weak Digestion

For individuals with sensitive digestion, eggs—particularly fried or hard-boiled eggs—can be difficult to digest. This may lead to: