Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed The Shocking TRUTH About Eggs: Heart Disease (NEW Evidence) - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
Dec 18, 2025
Explore the truth behind eggs and heart disease as Dr. Brewer debunks long-standing cholesterol myths. Discover how recent studies reveal that eggs may not increase heart disease risk and could even be beneficial. Learn about the importance of overall diet quality and the nutrient powerhouse that eggs can be. Find out which types of eggs are healthiest and the best cooking methods to preserve their benefits. Plus, see how eggs can positively impact cholesterol profiles when included in a balanced diet.
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Patient Who Reintroduced Eggs
- Mark stopped eating egg yolks for years because his doctor warned about cholesterol.
- After adding eggs back he felt fuller and labs improved, including lower triglycerides and higher HDL.
How The Egg Myth Began
- The 'dietary cholesterol clogs arteries' theory was oversimplified and became entrenched despite weak evidence.
- Ansel Keys' selective data and simple logic helped turn that idea into policy and public belief.
Eggs Don't Raise Heart Disease Risk
- Large modern reviews show eating eggs does not increase heart disease or mortality risk.
- The health effect depends on the overall diet and what eggs are eaten with, not eggs alone.