Ancestral/Traditional Power Foods
Raw Egg Yolks
Pasture-raised eggs highest in omega-3s and vitamin A. Yolk contains all fat-soluble vitamins and choline. Lecithin supports liver and brain. Traditional bodybuilding food (Rocky!).
Mechanism of Action
Pasture-raised eggs highest in omega-3s and vitamin A. Yolk contains all fat-soluble vitamins and choline. Lecithin supports liver and brain. Traditional bodybuilding food (Rocky!).
Active Compounds
Therapeutic Applications
Serving Size & Preparation
Recommended Serving Size
2-3 raw yolks daily
Preparation Guidelines
Pastured eggs only (safer raw). Separate yolk, consume immediately. Add to smoothies. Risk of salmonella reduced with pastured eggs
Synergistic Combinations
These foods and compounds enhance the therapeutic effects of Raw Egg Yolks:
Additional Notes
Yolk safe raw (whites bind biotin - don't eat whites raw), all nutrition in yolk
Safety Information
Contraindications
Egg allergy, immunocompromised (salmonella risk), biotin deficiency (avidin in raw whites binds biotin - don't consume raw whites)
Quick Facts
Evidence Level
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