Post by Zadkiel on Feb 25, 2016 23:11:02 GMT
Eggs do contain a substantial amount of cholesterol in their yolk, about 211 milligrams (mg) per large egg. And yes, cholesterol is the fatty stuff in our blood that contributes to clogged arteries and heart attacks. But labeling eggs as "bad for your heart" is connecting the wrong dots, experts say. Epidemiologic studies show that most healthy people can eat an egg a day without problems. For most of us, the cholesterol we eat -in eggs or any other food -doesn’t have a huge impact on raising our blood cholesterol; the body simply compensates by manufacturing less cholesterol itself. The chief heart-disease culprits are saturated and trans fats, which have much greater impact on raising blood cholesterol. Seen through that lens, eggs look more benign: A large egg contains 2 grams of saturated fat (10 percent of the Daily Value) and no trans fats.
