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BITESIZE: Do Eggs Actually Cause Heart Disease?
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- Metabolic Mind
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 604
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Summary
Are eggs bad for you because they may raise cholesterol? It's one of the most common nutrition questions in cardiology, and one of the most misunderstood. The reality is that raising cholesterol and harming your health aren't always the same thing, and when it comes to eggs, the data tells a much more nuanced and reassuring story than most people have been led to believe. In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher walks through the science of eggs, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, cutting through decades of nutritional confusion to help you understand what it actually means for your individual dietary choices. You'll learn: Why the original "eggs cause heart disease" logic doesn't hold up under scientific scrutiny What happens to LDL and HDL when most people eat whole eggs Who the "egg hyper responders" are and what genetics has to do with it Why hazard ratios in observational egg studies are often clinically unhelpful What the American Heart Association now says about eggs and cardiovascular risk Why eggs are one of the most nutrient dense whole foods available How to think about egg quality, quantity, and individual response The takeaway: eggs can be part of a healthy whole foods dietary pattern for most people. Context, metabolic health, and the totality of your diet often matter far more than any single food. 💡 Learn more about markers for heart health (beyond LDL), on our blog: Beyond LDL: Exploring Calcium Scores and CTAs for Better Cardiac Insights 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. #MetabolicMind #HeartHealth #KetogenicTherapy Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher Baszucki Group Medical Director https://x.com/bschermd Resources Mentioned:…