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Originally Posted by Mason Hatcher
Not gonna argue with about eggs. I eat 4 to 5 daily, avoid high-glycemic carbs and workout nearly every day. I lift, run, cycle, row and do HIIT group workouts. My Cholesterol is all well within the healthy ranges.
From Google
1. Dietary Cholesterol and Blood Cholesterol Levels:
Weak Association: For most individuals, dietary cholesterol has a modest effect on blood cholesterol levels. Your body generally compensates for dietary cholesterol intake by reducing the amount it produces internally.
Saturated Fat is Key: Instead, saturated fat intake is more strongly linked to elevated LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. High intake of saturated fat can cause your liver to produce more cholesterol.
Focus on Overall Diet: Experts now emphasize the importance of adopting a healthy dietary pattern rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources as a primary way to manage cholesterol levels and reduce CVD risk.
Some Studies Show Minor Increases: Some research shows that dietary cholesterol can increase serum total and LDL cholesterol, but this effect may become statistically insignificant at higher intake levels.
Eggs as an Exception: Some studies suggest that eggs, while high in dietary cholesterol, may not significantly increase LDL cholesterol or CVD risk, particularly when consumed as part of a low-saturated fat diet. The positive effects on HDL ("good") cholesterol and other lipoprotein changes observed in some studies may even be protective.
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Yeah, I've read all that, too. And saturated fats is another thing I avoid. I do occasionally have meals that include eggs as an ingredient, so it's not like I shun them completely. But I find Egg Beaters to be close enough to scrambled whole eggs that it's easy for me to skip whole eggs for breakfast. I had a calcium CT scan done a few years ago and it showed *extreme* calcium buildup in the arteries around my heart. Luckily for me it's in the walls of my arteries and not clogging the arteries, so it's stable and not causing any issues. But my cardio doc has made it clear that it's vital I keep my LDL as low as possible, which means a super low cholesterol diet. Hence my desire to limit dietary cholesterol. And this goes back to the issue of not getting enough protein. Some of the best protein sources also have higher cholesterol. Trying to get enough protein without an increase in cholesterol or calories is my quest.