General NutritionDo eggs raise your cholesterol?
The consumption of eggs dates back many years, as they are an affordable source of protein and other nutrients. Over the years, with increasing heart diseases, fingers are pointed towards eggs as one of the reasons. An egg contains around > 184 mg of cholesterol and is seen in yolk only. Hence, it is believed among a few people that, regular consumption of whole eggs can lead to increased cholesterol and related diseases. So, most people stick to consuming egg whites and discard the yolk. But that’s not the truth, studies state no association between whole egg consumption and increased cholesterol levels in the body.
