Pasture-raised eggs are more nutritious than regular cage-free eggs — they’ve got more of the good stuff like omega-3s and antioxidants, and a better fat balance that could help keep your heart healthier.

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Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profile of Eggs from Pasture-Raised Hens Fed a Corn- and Soy-Free Diet and Supplemented with Grass-Fed Beef Suet and Liver

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2022 Oct 28

The study found that eggs from pasture-raised hens had much more of certain healthy nutrients and a better fat balance than regular cage-free eggs, which matches the claim.

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Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profile of Eggs from Pasture-Raised Hens Fed a Corn- and Soy-Free Diet and Supplemented with Grass-Fed Beef Suet and Liver

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DOI: 10.3390/foods11213404

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