Health
Study: Eggs Don’t Raise Cholesterol
Health Points
- Saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol, was linked to higher LDL cholesterol in the trial.
- Participants who ate two eggs per day saw an average LDL drop of 5.7 mg/dL on the egg diet.
- People with familial hypercholesterolemia or other health conditions should consult a clinician before changing egg intake.
A randomized study had healthy adults cycle through three diets over five weeks and found the egg diet improved cholesterol.
The trial received funding support from the Egg Nutrition Center, and individual risk factors still matter for dietary advice.
“When it comes to a cooked breakfast, it’s not the eggs you need to worry about—it’s the extra serve of bacon or the side of sausage that’s more likely to impact your heart health,” Jon Buckley, PhD, said.
“Dietary cholesterol isn’t the villain it was once thought to be,” added Melissa Mroz-Planells, DCN, RDN.
Talk with your clinician about your personal cholesterol risk and focus on reducing saturated fat; consider egg whites or smaller yolk portions if advised.
