Cholesterol Facts

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The discovery half a century ago that high blood cholesterol levels were strongly associated with an increased risk for heart disease triggered numerous warnings to avoid foods that contain cholesterol, especially eggs and liver.

However, scientific studies show a weak relationship between the amount of cholesterol a person consumes and his or her blood cholesterol levels
Kratz, M., Dietary cholesterol, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Handb Exp Pharmacol, 2005(170): p. 195-213.

A lot of research has been conducted on eggs specifically. Eggs are a significant source of dietary cholesterol, but several studies have shown that eating them is not associated with an elevated risk of heart disease.

What’s more, eggs may even help improve your lipoprotein profiles, which could lower your risk.
https://www.healthline.com/.../dietary-cholesterol-does...