sound high, particularly for people who have previously been told to avoid cholesterol-rich foods.
However, blood cholesterol is influenced by several factors.
The liver produces much of the cholesterol circulating in the body. Dietary patterns, genetics, body weight, physical activity, and certain medical conditions can all affect blood lipid levels.
Saturated fat and trans fat are particularly important dietary considerations because they can raise LDL cholesterol, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol.
Eggs contain some saturated fat, but a large egg has only around 1.6 grams.
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