Egg intake not harmful – Akosa

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Jordys 9 years ago

That's right.

That's right.
E. A. ADU GYAMFI 9 years ago

There are several published research findings that indicate that over consumption of eggs worsen existing cardiovascular disorders

There are several published research findings that indicate that over consumption of eggs worsen existing cardiovascular disorders
Konta 9 years ago

Dr. Akosa's argument is not based on any scientific research. He just spoke this to promote egg sales. The eggs consumption in US cannot be compared to a tiny country like Ghana. In the US the major meals consist of meat and ...
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Dr. Akosa's argument is not based on any scientific research. He just spoke this to promote egg sales. The eggs consumption in US cannot be compared to a tiny country like Ghana. In the US the major meals consist of meat and poetry. Can he prove that eggs consumption is not a contributer to choresrol? He may be right but needs more scientific prove
Dr. No 9 years ago

It is true that theoretically we eat less eggs, but as long as we have shorter life expectancy we must as question about what we eat including eggs, especially how what we eat if breed of cultivated. The abuse of chemicals is ...
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It is true that theoretically we eat less eggs, but as long as we have shorter life expectancy we must as question about what we eat including eggs, especially how what we eat if breed of cultivated. The abuse of chemicals is rather what makes our normal deit highly toxic
Diasporan 9 years ago

The logical structure or sylogism of Akosa's proposition is:

1. Major Premise: Egg consumption prolongs life;

2. Minor Premise: Americans and Chinese eat more eggs than Ghanaians;

3. Conclusion: Therefore, Ame ...
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The logical structure or sylogism of Akosa's proposition is:

1. Major Premise: Egg consumption prolongs life;

2. Minor Premise: Americans and Chinese eat more eggs than Ghanaians;

3. Conclusion: Therefore, Americans and Chinese live longer than Ghanaians. Or, Ghanaians don't live as long because they don't east as many eggs.

In terms of pure logic, Akosa's conclusion, as derived from the 2 premises, is correct. This is so because in logic or sylogism, the "correctness" of a conclusion is strictly based on the "structural" relationship of the conclusion to its 2 preceeding premises; not on the scientific meaning or validity of the conclusion.

Akos's first mistake lies in the fact that, his conclusion contains a "allacy", and is not based on "validity" or "scientific truth". This is so because, there has never been any scientific study that remotely suggests that eating more eggs will prolong human life.

Akosa's second mistake is very glaring. He is saying the very opposite of what science has been saying for years. Numerous studies have proven that eggs (the yellow yoke), like many other forms of protein are high in cholesterol which is directly linked to heart disease and stroke in the developed countries.

Akosa's third mistake is that he uses absolute numbers, instead of proportions, averages or ratios when comparing egg comsuption in the US, China and Ghana. Using absolute figures, it is obvious that the US's 300 million people and China's 1.3 billion people will consume greater numbers of eggs than Ghana's 24 million people.
Ayensu Bismark 9 years ago

oh ok most people believe that taking eggs is good for young people than old age including me, today is a lesson for and those of out there

oh ok most people believe that taking eggs is good for young people than old age including me, today is a lesson for and those of out there
Evans 9 years ago

Plse.. what is the maximum number of eggs one should take?

Plse.. what is the maximum number of eggs one should take?
James Assay 9 years ago

we have a certain age that you are not supposed to take egg and even meat so i don't think it is good research well and tell us the right thing to do please.

we have a certain age that you are not supposed to take egg and even meat so i don't think it is good research well and tell us the right thing to do please.
Djan Moses 9 years ago

tank you brother

tank you brother
Dozzy. 9 years ago

Prof! When comparing the life expectancy of Ghanaians to those in the US, remember to keep other variables constant like accessibility to health care, efficient health insurance scheme,this way we can think along side with y ...
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Prof! When comparing the life expectancy of Ghanaians to those in the US, remember to keep other variables constant like accessibility to health care, efficient health insurance scheme,this way we can think along side with you. For all we know the people in US and China may develop cardiovascular disease from excess consumption of eggs, but because of their easy accessibility to health care, mortality or morbidity is low,hence higher life expectancy.

Anastasia 9 years ago

very good. besides they exercise a lot more than us.

very good. besides they exercise a lot more than us.
Shortiiii 9 years ago

Too much of everything is bad period.

Too much of everything is bad period.
Kotapiato 9 years ago

These doctors and whatever they call themselves are super conmen. On what basis is the doctor spewing this new findings. You must tell us the number of people you had killed with your former gospel. Idiots.

These doctors and whatever they call themselves are super conmen. On what basis is the doctor spewing this new findings. You must tell us the number of people you had killed with your former gospel. Idiots.
S?MU?L brekaku 9 years ago

G??D ID??L PR??

G??D ID??L PR??
Perpetual 9 years ago

Thanks doctor

Thanks doctor
baah 9 years ago

we want peace

we want peace
Perpetual 9 years ago

Thanks doctor
you've really save some people from their headaches because in Ghana we believe egg is not good for the health of elderly people. thanks once again for the advice

Thanks doctor
you've really save some people from their headaches because in Ghana we believe egg is not good for the health of elderly people. thanks once again for the advice
Gideon k.agyapong 9 years ago

Egg intake not harmful,but harmful when too much taken.

Egg intake not harmful,but harmful when too much taken.
Gideon k.agyapong 9 years ago

pls is it advisable to take in egg and at the same time beans,because both of them are protein.

pls is it advisable to take in egg and at the same time beans,because both of them are protein.
Kwaku Tafari 9 years ago

Beans are better than eggs. Plant proteins are good and healthy than animal proteins. Also eggs contain alot of cholestrol whereby beans do not contain any cholestrol. U can take eggs once in a while but concentrate on plant ...
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Beans are better than eggs. Plant proteins are good and healthy than animal proteins. Also eggs contain alot of cholestrol whereby beans do not contain any cholestrol. U can take eggs once in a while but concentrate on plant proteins more.

Ofa 9 years ago

Prof.what about the high cholesterol in the yolk

Prof.what about the high cholesterol in the yolk
BILTON BREW ENOCK 9 years ago

Well if truly then let him present the research data to Ghanaians for further acknowledgement on our consumption towards egg

Well if truly then let him present the research data to Ghanaians for further acknowledgement on our consumption towards egg
Coffie Antwi Bismarck 9 years ago

ooo wt is DAT in Gh

ooo wt is DAT in Gh
Asiwome 9 years ago

People who have diabetes should look live on eggs for a while and see if it helps them???? that is research.

People who have diabetes should look live on eggs for a while and see if it helps them???? that is research.
Gifty 9 years ago

Diasporan ,I think I should see u for tutorials... u do all

Diasporan ,I think I should see u for tutorials... u do all
Adwoa 9 years ago

stop misleading and lying to us....God is watching

stop misleading and lying to us....God is watching
Shamima Muslim 9 years ago

lf the person is having blood pressure is egg good for that victim

lf the person is having blood pressure is egg good for that victim
Kwaku Tafari 9 years ago

No its not. Cholestrol contributes to cardiovascular disorders and these sicknesses include BP. Eat alot of vegetablea and tk in plant protein foods. Some Doctors wont tell you this because if u get sick they make money. Phar ...
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No its not. Cholestrol contributes to cardiovascular disorders and these sicknesses include BP. Eat alot of vegetablea and tk in plant protein foods. Some Doctors wont tell you this because if u get sick they make money. Pharmaceutical companies mk money from the sale of drugs and so judge for yourself who their customers are. Sick patients
Abdul Mumin 9 years ago

salamualaikum, I am a muslim and I know that too much of every thing is bad .

salamualaikum, I am a muslim and I know that too much of every thing is bad .
Bright Sarfo Kwakye 9 years ago

Doctors must be very carefully of taking drugs for peoples because now a days some doctors are no qualified to treats someone else so we must see such things well

Doctors must be very carefully of taking drugs for peoples because now a days some doctors are no qualified to treats someone else so we must see such things well

Kwinzy 9 years ago

ok ma business being duffy

ok ma business being duffy
concerned fellow 9 years ago

It is very disappointing that a man like Prof Akosa could make such a weak arguments siting all those premises. His argument is unscientific and illogical. For his information egg too is noted to contain high cholesterol valu ...
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It is very disappointing that a man like Prof Akosa could make such a weak arguments siting all those premises. His argument is unscientific and illogical. For his information egg too is noted to contain high cholesterol value which has serious cardiovascular implications and comparing us to developed countries, has he considered the level of healthcare administered for the aged, the cost and accessibility to cardiovascular drugs? He should put all these into consideration. Even our way of life in this part of the world would embrace shorter life expectancy as far as our inaccessibility to proper healthcare is concerned.
Jonathan 9 years ago

What about if you tested your blood group and you asked not to take egg for it not good for your blood.

What about if you tested your blood group and you asked not to take egg for it not good for your blood.
King Pago 9 years ago

DrAkosaisaPatholgist

DrAkosaisaPatholgist
Boateng Sraha 9 years ago

Pl what about the nutrients of eggs. Pl, we need further explanation. Tnx

Pl what about the nutrients of eggs. Pl, we need further explanation. Tnx
Kwaku Tafari 9 years ago

Stop deceiving the public Professor Akosa. Eggs contain cholestrol and too much intake of cholestrol is harmful to our health. Stop throwing dust into our eyes for you are a medical professor and not a nutritionist.

Stop deceiving the public Professor Akosa. Eggs contain cholestrol and too much intake of cholestrol is harmful to our health. Stop throwing dust into our eyes for you are a medical professor and not a nutritionist.
Richard 9 years ago

Totall deception,we will no longer fall victims of ur lies anymore. Thank God I can Google and read for myself. Ghana health service and FDB have to arrests him for deceiving ghanaians

Totall deception,we will no longer fall victims of ur lies anymore. Thank God I can Google and read for myself. Ghana health service and FDB have to arrests him for deceiving ghanaians
amankwaahkwame 9 years ago

Yahoo this one dee it the best paaaoo

Yahoo this one dee it the best paaaoo

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