The Impact of Consumption of Eggs in the Context of Plant-Based Diets on Endothelial Function, Diet Quality, and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors in Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Purpose To assess the impact of inclusion of 2 eggs daily for 6 weeks in an otherwise vegan diet compared to a vegan diet on cardio-metabolic risk and dietary pattern in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. Hypotheses In comparison with a vegan diet, the inclusion of 2 eggs daily in an otherwise vegan diet will improve or have neutral effects on endothelial function and other markers of cardio-metabolic risk in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. (2) In comparison with a vegan diet, the inclusion of 2 eggs daily in an otherwise vegan diet will improve diet quality and nutrient intake in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. (2) In comparison with a vegan diet, the inclusion of 2 eggs daily in an otherwise vegan diet will improve diet quality and nutrient intake in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes.