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Can Eggs Really Lower Cholesterol? | Dr. Neal Barnard


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Saturated fat -- not eggs -- is the key culprit behind high LDL cholesterol, which can lead to cardiovascular disease And in fact, a diet low in saturated fat and high in dietary cholesterol, such as that found in eggs, can lower blood cholesterol levels. This -- according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Australia.

 

But what are we to make of this study, which received funding from an offshoot of the American Egg Board, an organization focused on marketing and promoting eggs?

 

Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room to tell us what he makes of these findings, and to answer your questions about saturated fats, dietary cholesterol and eggs.

 

In this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn:

 

- Whether eggs raise cholesterol for everyone

- Whether eggs egg whites and free-range eggs are healthier options

- Dr. Barnard's favorite egg substitutes

- Whether eggs or meat and dairy have a greater impact on cholesterol

- How many eggs are safe to eat per week

- How saturated fat influences cholesterol absorption

- How quickly eggs can raise cholesterol

- Genetic factors that influence cholesterol

 

This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.

 

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