Cholesterol: you can eat your eggs in peace

Regular consumption of eggs would have little effect on blood cholesterol and thus the risk of cardiovascular disease, concludes a new study . Most people do not have to restrict their consumption of eggs, the researchers contend. Despite numerous views on cholesterol that have cleared the eggs in recent years, the belief that their consumption should be limited to three per week is still widespread, had the authors of the study. Their analysis of the results of several studies shows that even if the eggs are rich , they contribute little to the accumulation of blood lipids. In fact, only one third of blood cholesterol comes from food, mainly saturated fats and trans fats. Smoking, excess weight and lack of physical activity influence further accumulation of blood cholesterol. In many instances, such as the British Association of heart disease, now recognize that the eggs are part of a balanced diet. Rather, they recommend limiting the consumption of meat and dairy products high in fat, as well as cakes and biscuits. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), eating egg yolk per day may be acceptable, even for people hypercholesterolemia, if the consumption of other foods high in cholesterol, such as cheese, cream, butter and red meat is limited. However, people with diabetes should limit their consumption of eggs, according to a study published in 2008,4. The risk of infarction is higher among diabetics who consume lots of eggs.