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Is This the End of the Cholesterol Controversy?

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Do Egg Feeding Increase Cholesterol?

Dietary cholesterol has been known as a dominant factor in the genesis of atherosclerosis since 1908 which is why we should lower intake of saturated fats trans fats and Dietary cholesterol as much as possible. The Institute of Medicine recommend that individuals consume as little dietary cholesterol as possible Presumably that would mean cutting out foods like eggs entirely But does eating cholesterol actually raise your blood cholesterol? We'll find out next.

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