What's in eggs

Molecules in it 8

• CholesterolC27H46O

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  The waxy sterol every animal cell membrane is stiffened with, and the starting material your body builds vitamin D and the sex hormones from.

• CholineC5H14NO+

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  An essential nutrient found in egg yolks and liver, used to build cell membranes and to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

  As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Danger; Flammable, Corrosive, Health hazard from source

• LuteinC40H56O2

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  The yellow pigment concentrated in the macula of the eye, taken in from spinach, kale, and egg yolk. It is also what colours a chicken's skin yellow.

• ZeaxanthinC40H56O2

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  Lutein's partner pigment in the macula of the eye, the yellow in corn, saffron, and orange peppers.

• BiotinC10H16N2O3S

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  Vitamin B7, sold in high doses as a hair and nail supplement. Raw egg white blocks its absorption, which is how it was discovered.

  As a pure substance: LD50 10,000 mg/kg (mouse, oral) from source

• RiboflavinC17H20N4O6

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  Vitamin B2, the pigment that makes a B-complex vitamin bright yellow and, taken in excess, turns urine fluorescent yellow-green.

  As a pure substance: LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• Vitamin B12C63H88CoN14O14P

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  Cobalamin, the only vitamin built around a cobalt atom. It comes almost entirely from animal foods, which is why it is the vitamin vegans watch.

• TryptophanC11H12N2O2

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  An amino acid from everyday protein foods that your body converts, step by step, into the mood and sleep molecules serotonin and melatonin.

  As a pure substance: LD50 1,634 mg/kg (rat, other) from source