Beneficial for some, a source of concern for others—eggs continue to spark intense debate.

But are the criticisms against them truly justified? Researchers have taken a closer look through an extensive meta-analysis.

Studies on eggs keep coming, and their conclusions often contradict one another. Some scientists point to their high cholesterol content and potential heart risks, while others praise eggs as a superfood.

Both criticized and celebrated, eggs fascinate as much as they divide. But according to a brand-new study, there may be no reason to avoid them.

Published in the British Medical Journal, this large-scale meta-analysis gathered data from nearly 28 studies, involving a total of 1.7 million participants. And based on the initial findings, eating one egg a day does not increase cardiovascular risk.