Harvard researcher eats 720 eggs in a month to study effects on cholesterol
A Harvard researcher has become a topic of scientific discussion after conducting an extreme experiment on himself. For an entire month, the man consumed 720 eggs—meaning 24 eggs every day—to observe the diet's effects on his body. The results of his blood tests surprised even specialists.
Nick Norwitz, a researcher with a PhD in metabolic health from Oxford University, stated that he wanted to test on his own body how a high-egg diet influences cholesterol and other important health markers. He admitted that he has always been fascinated by human physiology and how the body reacts to dietary changes.
The 30-Day Egg Diet
During the 30 days, the researcher consumed eggs in all possible forms: omelets, boiled, fried, or deviled. In total, his diet amounted to an estimated fat intake of over 133,000 mg. In the first week, he chose a low-carbohydrate diet, and subsequently, he gradually increased his carbohydrate intake to observe the body's reaction.
“Together with my colleagues, we are always trying creative ways to transform our passion for biology into educational content that is easy for the public to understand. It was actually enjoyable to prepare them in different ways; eggs are extremely versatile,” Nick Norwitz said in a video published on YouTube.
Analysis Results Contradict Expectations
After completing the experiment, the researcher underwent a complete set of medical analyses, and the results were unexpected. Despite consuming an impressive quantity of eggs, his total cholesterol level did not increase. Furthermore, his LDL ("bad") cholesterol values visibly decreased.
“My LDL cholesterol decreased by 2% in the first two weeks and by another 18% in the next two,” Norwitz explained. These conclusions contradict the common belief that eggs significantly raise blood cholesterol.
However, the researcher emphasized that every individual organism reacts differently and that his experiment should not be taken as a model.
“Before following any diet, it is essential to get your blood tests done and to consider your initial metabolic health, as well as your objectives,” he added.
