Essential nutrient found in eggs reduces risk of breast cancer by 24 percent

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• To receive an educational brochure on choline and for more information on the benefits of eggs, visit the Egg Nutrition Center at www.enc-online.org
  
  
• Join the discussion on eggs and nutrition science on Dr. Donald J. McNamara’s blog, www.UnscramblingTheScience.com
  
  
• For choline-rich egg recipes and preparation tips, visit the American Egg Board at www.incredibleegg.org
  
  

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