An egg contains 22% of the recommended daily intake of selenium; an element well known for bolstering you immune system.

Eggs and the body
Have you ever heard of the amino acid choline? It affects the nerve signals that help us to remember the little things day to day – take, for example, where you left your keys or wallet.

According to research, additional supplements of choline can improve memory and responsiveness.

Lutein helps your eyes to maintain clear and sharp vision. New research has shown that chicken eggs are rich in lutein, and so beneficial for your peepers. Luten is produced naturally by your eyes, and protects the retina from being damaged.

Counteracting depression
Vitamin D can be difficult to obtain in winter, what with the sun doing its best to hide. However, eggs can actually help you get it. Vitamin D is, of course, enormously helpful towards the PH balance of our teeth and the strength of our bones in general.

Vitamin D can also be of assistance in counteracting depression, and they contain plenty of folate, which is a type of vitamin B necessary for the formation of new red blood cells.

People lacking in folate can be at risk of anaemia. Folate is also important when it comes to foetuses developing properly in the womb. Good to know for those soon-to-be mothers out there.

Anti-aging
As previously stated, eggs contain amino acids that help to build and regenerate cells. This can aid anti-ageing when it comes to your appearance.

As we get older, our need for vitamin D is doubled. The recommendation for people over the age of 60 is 10 micrograms. One egg can yield approximately 0.7 micrograms.

Reduced heart risk
Researchers from Canada have discovered a clear connection between egg-dense foods and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, writes Feel Good.

The secret to this? Eggs have two important antioxidants in them: tryptophan and tyrosine.

People with bad LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels are at greater risk of heart problems. Apparently, eggs can actually boost LDL numbers and therefore lower the risk of heart-related issues.

I’m sure you already knew eggs were good for you, but perhaps now you’ll look at eggs in a new light.