Eggs and cholesterol
tinaehale
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Hello, my name is Tina. I am looking for advice on eggs and their cholesterol level. 2 eggs is more than my daily cholesterol guide on this app says I should have, is this something I should worry about since eggs have the “good cholesterol”?
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Be careful of which entry you select in the diary, some information is incorrect. According to the USDA website eggs have 170mg of cholesterol per 50grams of egg.
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/45366116
I usually eat one egg white and one whole egg each day. I have on occasion eating two whole eggs and never received a warning about going over my cholesterol. You have to double check the information in the MFP database.3 -
Still, 340 is over her limit according to the app.
Tina, dietary cholesterol isn't really the problem for most people it was once thought to be. If you haven't been advised by your doctor to stay below a certain level, then I wouldn't worry about it.
On the other hand, you could just have one egg and then add one egg white. That's what I do. I still have lots of other cholesterol-containing foods in addition to that (daily) and it hasn't affected my blood results in a negative way. Weight loss and a general well-balanced nutrition plan is usually helpful for getting blood results under control, as well.6 -
Hello, my name is Tina. I am looking for advice on eggs and their cholesterol level. 2 eggs is more than my daily cholesterol guide on this app says I should have, is this something I should worry about since eggs have the “good cholesterol”?
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/eggs/
The current medical recommendation is 6-7 eggs per week. And much lower if you are one of those people (like me) who react badly to dietary cholesterol. So, it is basically a question for your dr.1 -
Hello, my name is Tina. I am looking for advice on eggs and their cholesterol level. 2 eggs is more than my daily cholesterol guide on this app says I should have, is this something I should worry about since eggs have the “good cholesterol”?
When i was losing weight i was eating 4-5 eggs a day.... Add in a bunch of seafood and red meat and i saw nothing but improvements... Like my triglycerides when from 220 down to 40.. HDLs doubles, LDL went down, etc...
If you are concerned, just get blood work and monitor it.4 -
Dietary cholesterol intake has little effect on your cholesterol levels compared to what your body makes, unless you are one of the few with familial hypercholesterolemia. It also have no impact on CVD or overall mortality.
I would eat eggs without concern. YMMV3 -
cmriverside wrote: »Still, 340 is over her limit according to the app.
She didn't state what her limits were, if they are the default settings and a diary item puts her way over I would guess the DB entry was incorrect.
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Hello, my name is Tina. I am looking for advice on eggs and their cholesterol level. 2 eggs is more than my daily cholesterol guide on this app says I should have, is this something I should worry about since eggs have the “good cholesterol”?
Did you deliberately change your diary to track Cholesterol. It isn't one of the default settings, and I've never really thought about it.
Nevertheless, the old arguments against cholesterol in eggs have all changed. Noe there's "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol. Apparently eggs are now considered good. I usually only eat one at a time though. I have other items in my meal along with the egg.2 -
Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.1
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As far as I know dietary cholesterol like this in the eggs is not responsible for your cholesterol levels.0
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Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.6 -
Cholesterol is required by the body to make many hormones because of this the body is perfectly capable of making more cholesterol should it deem it essential for the body to have more. We require better scientific understanding of this process and for our medics and health advisers to come clean about this endocrine function.1
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Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.
I have dramatically increased my saturated fat intake while decreasing my carbs on purpose to see how a keto WOE effects my blood cholesterol levels. I started on July 10th and hope I have enough time in to see a trend. Typically a LCHF diet is said to raise HDL and lower LDL but in rare cases individuals get higher LDL levels. Researchers don't have an explanation for this rare behavior. I forgot to mention the heavy whipping cream I add to my eggs and the MCT oil in my coffee. If there is a connection between saturated fat and cholesterol I should be able to find it.2 -
Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.
I have dramatically increased my saturated fat intake while decreasing my carbs on purpose to see how a keto WOE effects my blood cholesterol levels. I started on July 10th and hope I have enough time in to see a trend. Typically a LCHF diet is said to raise HDL and lower LDL but in rare cases individuals get higher LDL levels. Researchers don't have an explanation for this rare behavior. I forgot to mention the heavy whipping cream I add to my eggs and the MCT oil in my coffee. If there is a connection between saturated fat and cholesterol I should be able to find it.
Hmmm, unless you keep everything else constant, I do not think you can come in any conclusion. If e.g. you are losing weight, the weight loss could help improve cholesterol levels, and negate any potential negative effective from the saturated fat. I would assume that to see if one factor is contributing in one direction or the other, all other factors should be unchanged. Which is why I would personally trust far more in general the advice of large-scale controlled medical studies over experimenting. On the other hand, if a person has noticed that eating X or Y helps them improve their labs, as an individual and regardless of the reason, why not?2 -
Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.
I have dramatically increased my saturated fat intake while decreasing my carbs on purpose to see how a keto WOE effects my blood cholesterol levels. I started on July 10th and hope I have enough time in to see a trend. Typically a LCHF diet is said to raise HDL and lower LDL but in rare cases individuals get higher LDL levels. Researchers don't have an explanation for this rare behavior. I forgot to mention the heavy whipping cream I add to my eggs and the MCT oil in my coffee. If there is a connection between saturated fat and cholesterol I should be able to find it.
Hmmm, unless you keep everything else constant, I do not think you can come in any conclusion. If e.g. you are losing weight, the weight loss could help improve cholesterol levels, and negate any potential negative effective from the saturated fat. I would assume that to see if one factor is contributing in one direction or the other, all other factors should be unchanged. Which is why I would personally trust far more in general the advice of large-scale controlled medical studies over experimenting. On the other hand, if a person has noticed that eating X or Y helps them improve their labs, as an individual and regardless of the reason, why not?
He has lost about 25 lbs, so it won't be a good comparison.
At best SFA won't be harmful but they are certainly not beneficial like MUFA and PUFA (especially Omega-3s)
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DoubleUbea wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »Still, 340 is over her limit according to the app.
She didn't state what her limits were, if they are the default settings and a diary item puts her way over I would guess the DB entry was incorrect.
The FOOD diary tracks cholesterol on the "Printable" version. On the website it is accessed by clicking the "View Full Report (Printable Version)" green button at the bottom of the page.
Recommended daily allowance for cholesterol is currently set at 300. If you reset one of your columns to cholesterol on the FOOD page (in settings) it gives a goal of 300. Two whole eggs would indeed put her over that.1 -
Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.
I have dramatically increased my saturated fat intake while decreasing my carbs on purpose to see how a keto WOE effects my blood cholesterol levels. I started on July 10th and hope I have enough time in to see a trend. Typically a LCHF diet is said to raise HDL and lower LDL but in rare cases individuals get higher LDL levels. Researchers don't have an explanation for this rare behavior. I forgot to mention the heavy whipping cream I add to my eggs and the MCT oil in my coffee. If there is a connection between saturated fat and cholesterol I should be able to find it.
Hmmm, unless you keep everything else constant, I do not think you can come in any conclusion. If e.g. you are losing weight, the weight loss could help improve cholesterol levels, and negate any potential negative effective from the saturated fat. I would assume that to see if one factor is contributing in one direction or the other, all other factors should be unchanged. Which is why I would personally trust far more in general the advice of large-scale controlled medical studies over experimenting. On the other hand, if a person has noticed that eating X or Y helps them improve their labs, as an individual and regardless of the reason, why not?
He has lost about 25 lbs, so it won't be a good comparison.
At best SFA won't be harmful but they are certainly not beneficial like MUFA and PUFA (especially Omega-3s)
PUFAs do often lower cholesterol - HDL too - but they are not always good to triglycerides. Similar to how saturated fats often lower tris and raise HDL but can raise LDL.
As far as I know, there is no increased risk of mortality from eating saturated fats and increased LDL. LDL could go up, but it doesn't raise your risk of death (from the studies I have read).
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Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.
I have dramatically increased my saturated fat intake while decreasing my carbs on purpose to see how a keto WOE effects my blood cholesterol levels. I started on July 10th and hope I have enough time in to see a trend. Typically a LCHF diet is said to raise HDL and lower LDL but in rare cases individuals get higher LDL levels. Researchers don't have an explanation for this rare behavior. I forgot to mention the heavy whipping cream I add to my eggs and the MCT oil in my coffee. If there is a connection between saturated fat and cholesterol I should be able to find it.
Hmmm, unless you keep everything else constant, I do not think you can come in any conclusion. If e.g. you are losing weight, the weight loss could help improve cholesterol levels, and negate any potential negative effective from the saturated fat. I would assume that to see if one factor is contributing in one direction or the other, all other factors should be unchanged. Which is why I would personally trust far more in general the advice of large-scale controlled medical studies over experimenting. On the other hand, if a person has noticed that eating X or Y helps them improve their labs, as an individual and regardless of the reason, why not?
He has lost about 25 lbs, so it won't be a good comparison.
At best SFA won't be harmful but they are certainly not beneficial like MUFA and PUFA (especially Omega-3s)
PUFAs do often lower cholesterol - HDL too - but they are not always good to triglycerides. Similar to how saturated fats often lower tris and raise HDL but can raise LDL.
As far as I know, there is no increased risk of mortality from eating saturated fats and increased LDL. LDL could go up, but it doesn't raise your risk of death (from the studies I have read).
There are multiple types of PUFA. Omega 3s like i pointed out increse HDL and reduce CVD events. You are thinking of Omega 6s and their impact when you crowd out other important nutrients for them.
I have yet to see a single study showing benefits from SFA. However, there are decades of research showing the opposite.
ETA: OP, if you are worried about fats and their impacts i would look at the below link.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good
The bigger keys are to limit processed carbs/fats (cake, cookies, etc) increase consumption of MUFA/PUFA and just let SFA fall where they fall.1 -
Yes, omega 3s are better for health than omega 6s and vegetable oils. Omega 3s have a positive correlation to reduced CVD risk.
I have to disagree that there are not decades of research showing saturated fat leads to increased CVD deaths. I haven't seen studies showing benefits either (except replacing vegetable oils with SFs reduces some cancer risk). It appears to be largely neutral. No real effect on CVD risk one way or the other.
Saturated fats can raise LDL and total cholesterol in some people, but there is no evidence that saturated fats cause CVD, or worsen artery calcification or increase your risk of death. At least that I can find.
ETA I agree that processed foods high in carbs and fat tend to worsen your risk.6 -
Omega's 6 and 9 are required at significantly lower levels than 3's, could someone please provide the correct ratio?0
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Cholesterol in eggs does not translate into blood cholesterol anymore as I understand it. I hope so as I have ditched my oatmeal & fruit for eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese daily. Blood test in one week will be interesting for sure, stay tuned.
The saturated fat from the bacon and cheese though is a far bigger concern than the eggs when it comes to cholesterol levels.
I have dramatically increased my saturated fat intake while decreasing my carbs on purpose to see how a keto WOE effects my blood cholesterol levels. I started on July 10th and hope I have enough time in to see a trend. Typically a LCHF diet is said to raise HDL and lower LDL but in rare cases individuals get higher LDL levels. Researchers don't have an explanation for this rare behavior. I forgot to mention the heavy whipping cream I add to my eggs and the MCT oil in my coffee. If there is a connection between saturated fat and cholesterol I should be able to find it.
Hmmm, unless you keep everything else constant, I do not think you can come in any conclusion. If e.g. you are losing weight, the weight loss could help improve cholesterol levels, and negate any potential negative effective from the saturated fat. I would assume that to see if one factor is contributing in one direction or the other, all other factors should be unchanged. Which is why I would personally trust far more in general the advice of large-scale controlled medical studies over experimenting. On the other hand, if a person has noticed that eating X or Y helps them improve their labs, as an individual and regardless of the reason, why not?
I am just having fun playing around with my new way of eating and getting immersed it it. Not a science based diet study but if I can lower my LDL (note I have never had LDL levels that required treatment but I was getting close once) and weight and not know if its the chicken or the egg that caused it I am okay with that.0 -
Yes, omega 3s are better for health than omega 6s and vegetable oils. Omega 3s have a positive correlation to reduced CVD risk.
I have to disagree that there are not decades of research showing saturated fat leads to increased CVD deaths. I haven't seen studies showing benefits either (except replacing vegetable oils with SFs reduces some cancer risk). It appears to be largely neutral. No real effect on CVD risk one way or the other.
Saturated fats can raise LDL and total cholesterol in some people, but there is no evidence that saturated fats cause CVD, or worsen artery calcification or increase your risk of death. At least that I can find.
ETA I agree that processed foods high in carbs and fat tend to worsen your risk.
Oh, there is a good amount of research on SFA, which is why multiple world health organizations recommend limiting SFA to 10% or less, just like added sugars. But you wont ever see that based on your biases.
Having said that, i personally dont track SFA. And just focus on getting plenty of protein, fiber, keeping lean, and exercise.4 -
Yes, omega 3s are better for health than omega 6s and vegetable oils. Omega 3s have a positive correlation to reduced CVD risk.
I have to disagree that there are not decades of research showing saturated fat leads to increased CVD deaths. I haven't seen studies showing benefits either (except replacing vegetable oils with SFs reduces some cancer risk). It appears to be largely neutral. No real effect on CVD risk one way or the other.
Saturated fats can raise LDL and total cholesterol in some people, but there is no evidence that saturated fats cause CVD, or worsen artery calcification or increase your risk of death. At least that I can find.
ETA I agree that processed foods high in carbs and fat tend to worsen your risk.
Oh, there is a good amount of research on SFA, which is why multiple world health organizations recommend limiting SFA to 10% or less, just like added sugars. But you wont ever see that based on your biases.
Having said that, i personally dont track SFA. And just focus on getting plenty of protein, fiber, keeping lean, and exercise.
I agree that there is research on SFAs, but there is nothing that shows increased CVD leading to increased mortality from eating SFA's (like from meat).
If you have something available to share, I'll look at it. I have found nothing that shows eating more SFA's will make me more likely to die sooner. I'm betting my life on it so I'm happy to read more.
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