the present invention relates to the field of food products , especially food products specifically designed for providing health benefits beyond the basic function of nutrition for a subject consuming the product on a regular basis , e . g . on a daily basis . according to the present invention eggs are produced , in particular chicken eggs , that are enriched in one or more pharmacologically active nutrients . the egg yolk obtained from the aforementioned eggs can suitably be used in high amounts as a component of a functional food product having all the characteristics that are normally required for such functional food products . a preferred example of a food product in accordance with the invention is a ready to drink shot containing approximately one whole egg yolk in a volume as small as 100 ml .