Never Eat These 5 Foods with Eggs After 60 | Andrew Huberman

About this video

• Video Title: Never Eat These 5 Foods with Eggs After 60 | Andrew Huberman
• Channel: Brain Wise
• Speakers: Andrew Huberman
• Duration: 20:34

Overview

This video explains how certain food combinations with eggs can negatively impact nutrient absorption, metabolism, and inflammation, particularly for individuals over 60. It details five specific food groups to avoid when eating eggs and offers scientifically-backed alternatives to optimize the health benefits of eggs for energy, muscle preservation, and cognitive function.

Key takeaways

• Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse: They are rich in amino acids, choline, and other nutrients vital for muscle, brain, and hormone health.
• Food combinations matter, especially after 60: As metabolism slows and digestion changes with age, pairing eggs with certain foods can hinder nutrient absorption and increase inflammation.
• Avoid these 5 food combinations with eggs:
  • Processed meats: Heating with eggs forms compounds linked to cellular damage and inflammation.
  • Refined bread and pastries: High carbohydrate intake spikes insulin, reducing the body's ability to use amino acids for muscle repair.
  • Sugary fruits or juice: Similar to refined carbs, they cause insulin spikes that interfere with protein synthesis.
  • Dairy-heavy combos: Alkaline dairy products can raise stomach pH, slowing protein digestion, and calcium can compete with iron and zinc absorption.
  • Certain vegetable oils: Refined oils high in omega-6 fatty acids can create oxidative stress when heated, contributing to inflammation.
• Optimize egg consumption: Pair eggs with healthy fats (avocado, olive oil), polyphenol-rich vegetables (spinach, bell peppers), and use gentle cooking methods. Spacing meals with high-fiber or calcium-rich foods is also recommended.