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Eggs Lower Bad Cholesterol, Shocking Study Reveals
7 Jan
Summary
- New study links saturated fat, not eggs, to high LDL cholesterol.
- Eating two eggs daily may decrease LDL if diet is low in saturated fat.
- Eggs offer nutrients like choline and vitamins, plus eye-health compounds.
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition challenges the long-held belief that daily egg consumption leads to high cholesterol. Researchers found that saturated fat intake, rather than dietary cholesterol from eggs, is the primary driver of increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Participants in the study who consumed two eggs daily, as part of a diet low in saturated fat, actually saw a reduction in their LDL levels. The study identified fatty cuts of meat, butter, cheese, and processed meats as significant sources of LDL-raising fats.
Beyond their cholesterol impact, eggs are a rich source of essential nutrients including vitamins A, D, and B12, and choline. They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, compounds beneficial for eye health that can be absorbed by the body, potentially contributing to improved cardiovascular health.
