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Depending on who you ask, eggs are either a superfood or a heart attack waiting to happen. The answer, as always, lies somewhere in the middle.
For many years, it was common to think that eggs, which contain about 185 milligrams of cholesterol, were unhealthy foods for heart health.
In reality, the research is nuanced: for most people, consuming eggs in moderation as part of an overall heart-healthy diet does not appear to increase cholesterol levels or the risks associated with high blood pressure.
The effect of eggs on blood pressure
The link between daily egg consumption and blood pressure is still debated within the scientific community. Indeed, a 2018 study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension, reviewing a cohort of previous research, showed a lower risk of hypertension associated with egg consumption. At the same time, eggs are included in the DASH diet, recommended for people with hypertension.
At the same time, a study published in the journal Nutrients in 2020 conducted on a cohort of French women revealed an increased risk of hypertension in women who consume eggs daily, while an analysis of data published in 2019 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed that people consuming the most eggs had an increased risk of hypertension.
In general, people with high blood pressure are advised to discuss the role of eggs in their diet with their healthcare professional.
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The effects on cholesterol
When you consume cholesterol-rich foods like eggs, your liver often compensates by producing less cholesterol on its own. Thus, a study published in 2025 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that consuming two eggs daily as part of a diet low in saturated fat did not lead to an increase in “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood.
Another study published in 2019 in the journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports found that egg consumption could slightly increase “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood, but that it also simultaneously increased “good” cholesterol. Since saturated fats have a greater impact on blood cholesterol than dietary cholesterol alone, the effect of eggs is generally less pronounced than you might expect.
Although eggs are safe for most people, they may have an impact on those suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or high cholesterol.
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This article was originally published by LR Media for marieclaire.fr on the Marie Claire France website.
Translated and syndicated for Marie Claire Nigeria by Esther Akinbola.
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