Eggs as Immune-Boosting Superfood: Expert Insights

Eggs are a nutrient-dense, high-protein food that supports immune function, according to medical experts. Heather Viola, DO, primary care physician at Mount Sinai Doctors Primary Care Faculty Practice, explains that diet provides essential nutrients for immune cells but does not 'boost' immunity directly. Eggs contain all essential amino acids, including tryptophan, which is crucial for protein synthesis and immune regulation. Jan Stritzke, medical director of Lanserhof Sylt, notes that eggs provide selenium, vitamin B12, folate, choline, and vitamin D, contributing to cellular resilience. A scientific review in Nutrients states that 70-80% of immune cells reside in the gut, influenced by diet. Boiling, poaching, or low-heat scrambling preserves micronutrients. Other immune-supportive foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, and fermented dairy.