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Incorporating eggs into your diet could unleash new possibilities, but would you be able to consume 30 in a single day?
Joseph Everett, the mind behind the popular YouTube channel “What I’ve Learned,” challenged himself to eat a staggering 900 eggs over the course of a month. This experiment was inspired by bodybuilding icon Vince Gironda’s audacious claim that consuming 36 eggs daily can parallel the muscle-building effects of steroids.
“Considering the limited research available, I decided to skip the academic papers and instead experience the diet for myself, eating 30 eggs a day for a month to see the outcome,” Everett shared in a YouTube video prior to taking on the challenge.
Eggs are widely regarded as one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, loaded with protein, healthy fats, and vital nutrients such as choline, iron, along with vitamins A, B12, and D—all while being low in calories. Research supports the health benefits of including eggs in your meals.
Over the month, Everett consumed his daily quota of 30 eggs through various preparations, including egg-white omelets and raw yolk smoothies. He complemented his egg diet with rice, beef, yogurt, fruits, honey, and occasionally a protein bar.
Alongside this rigorous diet, Everett maintained a weightlifting routine, chronicling his journey in a video that has gained over 783,000 views.
Although Everett didn’t consider himself a hardcore lifter, he had a regular weightlifting regimen for fitness before embarking on this experiment. He began by measuring his strength in exercises such as barbell lifts, deadlifts, squats, and bench presses.
Furthermore, he recorded his initial weight and underwent blood tests to monitor crucial health markers, including testosterone and cholesterol levels.
By the conclusion of his month-long challenge, Everett had gained an impressive 13 pounds of muscle mass. His blood tests revealed a significant reduction in triglycerides, a harmful type of fat associated with heart health risks. In terms of strength gains, he managed to lift an additional 44 pounds compared to his starting weight.
Overall, Everett found the challenge to be manageable; however, he encountered some obstacles. On the fifth night, he candidly admitted, “I had so much gas that I couldn’t sleep.”
“My girlfriend suggested I sleep on the couch because my flatulence was keeping her awake,” he joked.
Everett was particularly mindful of his cholesterol intake due to the high cholesterol content in eggs. According to the American Heart Association, healthy adults are advised to consume no more than one egg per day, while older adults can safely have up to two eggs daily as part of a balanced diet.
Surprisingly, despite consuming 30 eggs each day for a month, Everett’s blood tests indicated minimal changes to his “bad cholesterol” levels, while his “good cholesterol” levels actually improved.
He also paid close attention to his saturated fat intake, speculating that the dietary fats and cholesterol present in the eggs could be converted into testosterone, potentially enhancing muscle growth when combined with strength training efforts.
“I experienced heightened focus, abundant energy during workouts, an increase in libido, and felt more motivated than usual,” he shared with his audience. Yet, interestingly, his final blood results showed no significant changes in his testosterone levels.
By the two-week mark, Everett tired of preparing and consuming egg whites, opting instead to drink all 30 eggs raw each day.
“This made me feel lighter and less bloated while improving my digestive performance,” he noted in a Substack post.
However, by day 20, things took a turn.
“I found myself in the bathroom for over an hour, feeling severely constipated and experiencing cramps,” he recounted in his video. “Standing only exacerbated the cramps, and I also felt nauseous.”
With just 10 eggs remaining and 300 more to consume, Everett needed to address the cause of his digestive discomfort. He traced the issues back to the elevated levels of trypsin inhibitors found in raw eggs, known for causing digestive complications.
Once he resumed cooking the egg whites, his digestive issues began to resolve.
While Everett remains uncertain if this egg-centric approach is as effective as steroids for gaining muscle, he expressed interest in trying a similar experiment in the future, with a plan to replace the egg whites with red meat.
