02/10/2025
Fact or Fiction? 🍳 Eating Eggs Will Increase Your Cholesterol
FICTION, for most people. 🥚
You have probably heard this at some point as this common misconception has been around for decades. Current research, however, tells a different story. Here is the truth:
Eggs do contain cholesterol (~186mg per egg), however eating eggs has little to no impact on blood cholesterol levels. That’s because the cholesterol we eat doesn’t affect our body’s cholesterol levels as much as once thought, for most healthy individuals,
The liver actually already produces cholesterol daily and when we consume food containing cholesterol, our liver will often compensate by producing less. The issue often stems from consuming excessive amounts of saturated fats, trans fats and ultra processed foods rather than whole foods such as eggs.
Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, healthy fats, vitamins like B12 and D, and antioxidants, they also contain all the essential amino acids, meaning it can be considered a complete protein source.
For most people, eating 2 eggs per day is perfectly safe and can be part of a healthy diet.
However, people with certain conditions, such as familial hypercholesterolemia or type 2 diabetes, may need to be more cautious and should consult your healthcare provider/dietitian.
Bottom line: Eggs aren't the enemy, they’re actually a nutritious, affordable food that can be part of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
