Is It Suitable for Pregnant Women to Eat Duck Eggs?

Question

There’s a belief in the north that eating duck eggs can expel fetal toxins, and there are many duck eggs for sale on Taobao, all advertising them as beneficial for pregnant women to expel toxins. Here, we all think duck meat is toxic and not good for the body. So, is it good for pregnant women to eat duck eggs?

Answer

Duck eggs are rich in various proteins, and the yolks contain a large amount of lecithin, which is beneficial for the development of the brain and nervous tissues. The minerals and vitamins and other nutritional components are also easily absorbed by the body. However, eating too many duck eggs can increase uric acid due to excessive protein, which may lead to gout and increase the burden on the kidneys. Pregnant women can eat them, but they should avoid overly salty versions as high salt content is not good for the body.