Freitag, 23. Februar 2007

Scientific proof - caged hen eggs are bad for you!

People who are buying caged hen eggs are feeding their family eggs that contain less nutritional value and contain "extensive ummunisuppression stress hormones".

Read the following paragraph:

Chickens placed in overcrowded enclosures develop, over time, "increased adrenal weight"—a swelling growth of the glands that produce stress hormones like adrenaline—while, at the same time, experiencing "regression of lymphatic organs," a shriveling of the organs of the immune system.(48) This is thought to demonstrate a metabolic trade-off in which energies invested in host defense are diverted by the stress response,(49) which can result in "extensive immunosuppression."(50) Europe's Scientific Veterinary Committee reported that one reason Europe is phasing out battery cages for egg-laying hens is that evidence suggests caged chickens may have higher rates of infections "as the stresses from being caged compromise immune function."(51)

Here is the detail link to the article:

http://www.hsus.org/farm/resources/research/pubhealth/public_health_avian_influenza.html

Even if you don't care about the humane treatment of hens, surely you care about NOT feeding your children eggs containing "stress hormones"?

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