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3. Cholesterol levels can change, but not in the way you 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.
“For healthy adults, eating up to three eggs a day does not increase the risk of heart disease. In fact, it may help increase HDL (good cholesterol) and improve overall lipid balance.”
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 be counterproductive for some people
Doctors caution that while three eggs a day may be perfectly adequate for most people, it’s not 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 ways? Boiled, poached, or scrambled with a minimal amount of oil.
