Egg Yolk

Egg yolks are among the most nutrient-dense foods available, while egg whites contain comparatively little nutrition. The egg yolk contains the majority of the egg's micronutrients. Egg yolk delivers Vitamin A, which is the key anti-roughness factor for skin and whose deficiency causes rough, dull, flaky skin texture. The egg yolk contains virtually all of the egg's vitamins and minerals, with only riboflavin and niacin being slightly more concentrated in the white. Egg yolks contain IgY antibodies that support immune function in the gut. Consuming egg yolks increases glutathione, the body's master antioxidant produced in the liver and critical for detoxification. Egg yolk is among the most nutrient-dense foods available for transitioning infants. Higher glutathione levels reduce oxidative stress throughout the body. Vitamin K in egg yolk supports circulation and reduces dark circles and blemishes. The yolk contains more protein per unit weight (17g/100g) than the egg white (11g/100g). Eating just egg whites provides minimal nutritional value compared to whole eggs. An orange yolk color in pasture-raised eggs indicates higher carotenoid, beta-carotene, and DHA content compared to…