India, July 5 -- Eggs are nutritionally dense foods that are also an excellent source of complete protein. As such, the regular consumption of eggs is often recommended by doctors and fitness coaches. However, while boiled eggs are the more common recommendation, some enthusiasts even propose consuming eggs raw.

It should be noted that consuming raw eggs is not a modern trend. It has long been used in popular hacks by a variety of people, from bodybuilders looking for quick protein to individuals desperately searching for a hangover cure.

However, according to Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, cooked eggs are far better for regular consumption. Taking to Instagram on July 3, he...