3. Cholesterol levels can change, but not as you might think.
This is where most people get nervous. Each egg contains approximately 186 mg of cholesterol, but modern research shows that dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol for most people.
Dr. Robert Jenkins, a cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, notes:
However, people with type 2 diabetes or genetic cholesterol disorders should monitor their intake closely, as their bodies process cholesterol differently.
4. But too many could backfire for some people.
Doctors caution that while three eggs a day may be perfectly fine for most, it isn’t for everyone.
If you already consume large amounts of red meat, butter, or fried foods, adding three eggs a day could increase your saturated fat intake, which could negatively impact your heart health over time.
Cooking methods also matter. Frying eggs in oil or butter can double the calorie count and destroy many nutrients. Healthier options? Boiled, poached, or scrambled with minimal oil.
