Beware of health misinformation!

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Remember the good old days when most of the time only confirmed and reliable health information used to reach you. Your source of this information was through academic journals, books, newspapers, brochures, booklets, pamphlets, or your doctor's and health organizations.  But the growing social media platforms has created hurdles in the reach of genuine information to the masses. Instead what reaches them is health misinformation through social media posts created by people who have no knowledge about health. These are quacks operating. And social media helps spread this misinformation like fire. This is dangerous. It is playing with the lives of people.  Read here: Politicians vs doctors: believe whom? Most of this information is false and not accurate. It can be misleading. Sadly, even governments assist in spread of this misinformation. Most politicians these days are illiterate and shameless who boast about past and have no vision for the present or the future. Moreover, s...
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Quail and quail eggs: their nutritive value, benefits, and comparison with hen eggs

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 Quail eggs are gaining popularity. In size, they are tiny but are nutrition-packed. Let us go into more details of this cute alternative to hen eggs. 

Quail

Quail is a middle-sized bird. It is a collective term used for birds of medium size. They are grown for their eggs and also for eating. 

Quail eggs


The eggs of quail are smaller than hen eggs. Roughly, they are 1/3rd the size of hen eggs. Hence, around 3 or 4 quail eggs would equate to one hen egg. But their taste is similar to hen eggs. They are cream-colored on the outside with brown blotches. They have deep yellow-colored yolk which is also larger in size. If we look at quail eggs nutrition-wise, it is as follows:


Weight=9 gms

Calories=14

Protein=1 gm

Fat=1 gm

Carbohydrates=0 gms

Fiber=Nil

Vitamin A=2% of daily value

Vitamin B12= 6% of daily value

Riboflavin=6% of daily value

Folic acid=2% of daily value

Pantothenic acid=3% of daily value

Choline=4% of daily value

Iron=2% of daily value

Phosphorous=2% of daily value

Selenium=5% of daily value


Hence despite their small size, they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. All these are required for healthy living. Quail eggs also are rich in anti-oxidants. Hence they aid cell damage repair. They are also good for relief of allergy symptoms. A study was carried out in 77 allergic individuals over 7 days. Running nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion improved significantly after 1 hour of intake of quail egg and zinc. But it is not certain in this study whether zinc alone, quail egg alone, or both caused the improvement. 

Animal study in mouse showed improvement in eosinophilic esophagitis with quail eggs intake. But certainly more research is required in this direction. 

Precautions

Though nutritious, quail eggs are unpasteurized. Hence they might carry harmful bacteria within them. This is especially for pregnant women and those with immune system problem. The egg yolk should be cooked properly and solid before consumption. 

Also read https://healthfitnessnwellnessblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/MM3122-novel-drug-covid.html

People allergic to hen eggs may also have allergy to quail eggs. Hence they should be careful and test it before heartily taking it. Besides, people not allergic to hen eggs may still have quail egg allergy. 


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