The Claim
Among US adults with a dietary cholesterol intake of 250mg/day or higher, each 50mg increase in daily cholesterol intake is associated with a 7% increased risk of all-cause mortality (Hazard Ratio 1.07, 95% Confidence Interval 1.01-1.12), suggesting potential harm at higher intake levels.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you're an adult in the US eating at least 250mg of cholesterol daily, research suggests that adding just 50mg more cholesterol to your diet might increase your risk of dying from any cause by about 7%.
See the scientific wording
In US adults with dietary cholesterol intake of 250mg/day or higher, each 50mg increase in daily cholesterol intake is associated with 7% higher all-cause mortality risk (HR 1.07, 95% CI 1.01-1.12), indicating potential harm at higher intake levels
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at dietary cholesterol intake in US adults and found that for people already eating 250mg or more per day, each extra 50mg of cholesterol was linked to 7% higher risk of death from any cause - exactly what the claim says.
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