The Claim
Among US adults with dietary cholesterol intake below 250mg per day, each 50mg increase in daily cholesterol intake is associated with a 13% reduction in all-cause mortality risk (Hazard Ratio 0.87, 95% Confidence Interval 0.77-0.98), indicating potential protective effects at lower intake levels.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In US adults who eat less than 250mg of cholesterol daily, eating a bit more cholesterol seems to be linked to living longer, with each extra 50mg per day associated with about 13% lower risk of dying from any cause.
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In US adults with dietary cholesterol intake below 250mg/day, each 50mg increase in daily cholesterol intake is associated with 13% lower all-cause mortality risk (HR 0.87, 95% CI 0.77-0.98), suggesting potential protective effects at lower intake levels
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at whether eating more cholesterol (50mg more per day) affects death rates in American adults who eat less than 250mg of cholesterol daily. It found these people had 13% lower risk of death from any cause - exactly what the claim says.
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