People who eat more eggs have a higher risk of heart disease and death, a new study has found. The researchers believe this is due to the cholesterol in eggs.
Can you get heart disease from eggs?
For most people, an egg a day does not increase your risk of a heart attack, a stroke, or any other type of cardiovascular disease. In the past, it seemed logical to think eggs would be bad for your heart health.
Why are eggs not good for your heart?
The researchers estimated that most of the increased risk found from eating more eggs is explained by the cholesterol in the eggs. They also found an apparently stronger link with death from heart and circulatory disease (and from diabetes) when the eggs were not fried.
Do eggs cause clogged arteries?
A new study suggests that eating egg yolks may lead to plaque buildup in the arteries that is comparable to what's found in cigarette smokers.
Do egg yolks cause heart disease?
Much of the confusion around eggs has stemmed from the fact that egg yolks contain cholesterol. While egg yolks are high in cholesterol and are a major source of dietary cholesterol, it is saturated fatty acids that have a greater effect on our blood cholesterol levels and, therefore, heart disease risk.
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