Can APOE4 Eat Eggs? Unpacking the Debate on Diet and Genetics
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According to a 2017 study in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, daily egg consumption was not associated with an increased risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, even in persons with the APOE4 gene variant. The long-standing debate about whether individuals with the APOE4 allele should eat eggs is complex, and the answer involves understanding both genetic predisposition and nutritional science.