Is It Safe to Eat Eggs Daily?
For most healthy individuals, the answer is a resounding “yes.”
In the past, dietary guidelines advised limiting egg consumption, particularly the yolks, since a single large egg contains around 186 mg of cholesterol. It was once thought that eating foods high in cholesterol would raise blood cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk.
However, newer research paints a different picture. Studies now show that, for most people, the cholesterol in food has minimal impact on blood cholesterol. When more dietary cholesterol is consumed, the body typically compensates by producing less of it internally.
Most adults without specific medical conditions can safely enjoy one to two eggs per day without increasing their heart disease risk. The primary exceptions are people with rare inherited conditions like familial hypercholesterolemia or those whose doctors have recommended strict cholesterol control.
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