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Eggs are full of nutrients like protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, their cholesterol content can sometimes get a bad rap.
Recent studies and guidance challenge this view. Here's what research and experts say about the safety and benefits of .
Yes, most people can safely eat eggs every day. One egg has about 180-200 milligrams of .
Past guidelines said people should eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day and no more than three eggs a week. However, the current body of research suggests that dietary cholesterol, such as that found in egg yolks, has little impact on your blood levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol. Therefore, eating eggs is safe for the majority of people.
Recent studies suggest that eating eggs doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels. A large study even showed that eating eggs one to six times per week may lower the risk of death from and stroke.
The American Heart Association (AHA) also recommends eating one to two eggs daily as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Eggs provide protein, healthy fats, minerals such as selenium, choline, folate, and iron, as well as vitamins like biotin and vitamins B12, A, D, E, and K. They also contain compounds called lutein and zeaxanthin.