Debunking The Myths Of Eggs & Cholesterol

Fear about eggs spiking cholesterol levels is 'unwarranted', say experts.

It is not significantly impacted by the amount of cholesterol consumed in our diet.

Consuming an egg every day is safe and good for your heart, and it will not increase your blood cholesterol levels, said experts noting that the fear is unwarranted.

Given the rise in cholesterol and poor heart health, the number of eggs a person can consume per day has been long debated.

Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, Kerala State IMA Research Cell Chairman told IANS that eggs are an important source of all-round nutrition. "Eggs are perhaps the best source of protein in the world, it also contains other nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Importantly, they are easily available and relatively economical.

Cholesterol circulating in the blood is primarily made in the liver in response to the body's various nutritional and metabolic requirements.