Myth: Eating Eggs Raises Your Cholesterol

For many years, eggs were demonized for their high cholesterol content. People believed that eating eggs would raise blood cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease.

While eggs do contain cholesterol, research has shown that for most people, dietary cholesterol has only a minimal impact on blood cholesterol levels. In fact, the liver produces cholesterol, and dietary cholesterol from eggs does not significantly affect this process. The real contributors to high blood cholesterol are trans fats and excessive saturated fats, not the cholesterol found in food. Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals and can be part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. For most people, eating eggs does not pose a significant risk to heart health.