Chasing Life Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?
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Mar 17, 2026 Dr. Andrew Freeman, cardiologist and prevention director at National Jewish Health, joins to discuss eggs and cholesterol. They explore how dietary cholesterol affects LDL for some people. Conversation highlights why overall diet matters more than single foods. The episode also touches on strength training, pelvic floor safety, and practical tips for fitting eggs into a healthy diet.
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Most Body Cholesterol Is Self Made
- Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by your liver and intestines, not from food.
- About 80% is endogenous while roughly 20% comes from diet, so dietary changes have limited but meaningful effects.
Egg Yolks Are Concentrated Cholesterol Sources
- Eggs are the most concentrated source of cholesterol in the modern diet with nearly all in the yolk.
- A single egg contains about 186 milligrams of cholesterol, mostly in the yolk, so yolk intake matters for some people.
Prioritize Whole Plant Foods To Lower LDL
- Focus on overall dietary pattern first when managing LDL rather than single foods.
- Shift to a low-fat, whole-food, plant-forward diet with high soluble fiber to lower LDL even if small amounts of dietary cholesterol remain.