Eating eggs every day may have limited effect on cholesterol

Recent research and expert guidance report that for most healthy adults, eating eggs daily does not significantly raise LDL cholesterol, and eggs provide protein plus several vitamins and minerals.

Recent research and expert statements have re-examined whether daily egg intake raises blood cholesterol. Eggs contain about 180–200 mg of cholesterol each and supply protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Older guidance limited daily cholesterol and suggested few eggs per week, but newer studies and guidance report that dietary cholesterol has little effect on LDL cholesterol for most people. Some studies still note possible higher risks for people with high cholesterol, existing heart disease, or diabetes. Key facts: - One egg contains about 180–200 milligrams of cholesterol. - Recent studies report that eating eggs daily does not significantly raise LDL cholesterol for most people. - A large study found eating eggs one to six times per week was associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease and stroke. - The American Heart Association recommends one to two eggs daily as part of a heart-healthy diet. - Eggs provide protein, several vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants; egg whites have no cholesterol or saturated fat, while one whole egg contains about 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Summary: For most healthy adults, the evidence suggests daily egg consumption is unlikely to significantly raise LDL cholesterol and eggs contribute several nutrients. People with high cholesterol, existing heart disease, or diabetes were identified as possibly being at higher risk in some studies. Undetermined at this time.