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Study: Eggs Safe, Saturated Fat Fuels Cholesterol Risk

8/9/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of South Australia reveals that saturated fat, rather than dietary cholesterol from eggs, is the true culprit behind elevated LDL cholesterol levels. Consuming two eggs daily within a low saturated fat diet could actually reduce heart disease risk, challenging outdated guidelines and suggesting eggs may have been unjustly maligned.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of South Australia reveals that saturated fat, rather than dietary cholesterol from eggs, is the true culprit behind elevated LDL cholesterol levels. Consuming two eggs daily within a low saturated fat diet could actually reduce heart disease risk, challenging outdated guidelines and suggesting eggs may have been unjustly maligned.