Why some people's cholesterol goes up with eggs — and others don't
Dietary Cholesterol and Plasma Lipoprotein Profiles: Randomized Controlled Trials
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Eating 1–3 eggs per day had no significant effect on LDL-C in the overall population, despite raising HDL-C modestly.
For decades, we’ve been told eggs are dangerous for heart health. This study shows the average person’s cholesterol doesn’t budge—even with daily egg consumption.
Practical Takeaways
If you eat eggs daily and have high LDL, get tested for insulin resistance or check your 23andMe data for ABCG5 C/C variant.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Eating 1–3 eggs per day had no significant effect on LDL-C in the overall population, despite raising HDL-C modestly.
For decades, we’ve been told eggs are dangerous for heart health. This study shows the average person’s cholesterol doesn’t budge—even with daily egg consumption.
Practical Takeaways
If you eat eggs daily and have high LDL, get tested for insulin resistance or check your 23andMe data for ABCG5 C/C variant.
Publication
Journal
Current Nutrition Reports
Year
2013
Authors
John D. Griffin, A. Lichtenstein