I'm consuming 6 eggs a day for breakfast...should I be worried ?

[Lucky_ROA]

I just noticed the egg carton said 65% cholesterol /egg.

I'm 26 workout 3 days a week and my other 4 days are no activity at all(office job)

Should I be looking for a different alternative ?

[MrBillson]

It's fine.

[Lucky_ROA]

It's fine.

JUST to throw it out there I just quit smoking and my dad is a heart patient ! I don't know if it's relevant information but I thought I'd just throw it out thefe

[MNTiburon]

I just noticed the egg carton said 65% cholesterol /egg.

I'm 26 workout 3 days a week and my other 4 days are no activity at all(office job)

Should I be looking for a different alternative ?

I'd take out the yolks in 4-5 of those and get my fat from another source but hey that's just me. As long as you don't have high cholestrol you should be fine.

[Siobahn]

Throw in a little bit of bacon bro!

[justsojoe]

Maybe the person next to you in the office wants you to consider an option if you are farting because of them.

[justsojoe]

Throw in a little bit of bacon bro!

I cut a couple of rashers of streaky bacon and put them in my small fry pan and once cooked crack in three eggs.

Great tasting breakfast.

[MichielN]

I've been consuming 6 eggs for breakfast for a year now and I'm still living to tell about it.


FYI: dietary cholesterol is harmless, regardless of whether it ends up in the bloodstream or not. High cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease.

Eat your eggs, they're damn good for you.

[MrBillson]

JUST to throw it out there I just quit smoking and my dad is a heart patient ! I don't know if it's relevant information but I thought I'd just throw it out thefe

Blood cholesterol levels have not been shown to contribute to heart conditions on their own, so as long as you don't have other problems you should be fine. I'm also pretty sure that the cholesterol found in egg yolks is not fully absorbed by the body (I'm not 100% on the science behind this, but I'm sure other posters will know more.)

Having said that, I am not a doctor, so if you are concerned get yourself checked.

[MrBillson]

Woah. Don't be getting all eggcited (lol...no)

The yolks on you buddy, I think that its too much eggs. Whole eggs are not bad, but in the quanitity you consume I would say you are going to shoot your LDL and HDL levels through the roof, especially because you are only active 3 days a week.

Cut it down to two a day, with egg whites to make up for the extra protein.

A good read to understand why:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/what...ks-anyway.html

Uh-oh... Someone just referenced an article from bb.com.

[InItForFitness]

Woah. Don't be getting all eggcited (lol...no)

The yolks on you buddy, I think that its too much eggs. Whole eggs are not bad, but in the quanitity you consume I would say you are going to shoot your LDL and HDL levels through the roof, especially because you are only active 3 days a week.

Cut it down to two a day, with egg whites to make up for the extra protein.

A good read to understand why:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/what...ks-anyway.html

Uh-oh... Someone just referenced an article from bb.com.

My thoughts exactly.
LOL @ using a main site article for dietary advice.

[DatMurse]

Woah. Don't be getting all eggcited (lol...no)

The yolks on you buddy, I think that its too much eggs. Whole eggs are not bad, but in the quanitity you consume I would say you are going to shoot your LDL and HDL levels through the roof, especially because you are only active 3 days a week.

Cut it down to two a day, with egg whites to make up for the extra protein.

A good read to understand why:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/what...ks-anyway.html

I am too lazy to look for the study atm, but it has been shown that 3+ eggs a day improve serum cholesterol.

[parkmad]

Woah. Don't be getting all eggcited (lol...no)

The yolks on you buddy, I think that its too much eggs. Whole eggs are not bad, but in the quanitity you consume I would say you are going to shoot your LDL and HDL levels through the roof, especially because you are only active 3 days a week.

Cut it down to two a day, with egg whites to make up for the extra protein.

If you are going to quote inaccurate material from biased sources, at least be consistent with what they say. You are supposed to have high levels of HDL.

[TheIronAsylum]

i eat about 12 a day nothing to worry about

[thepowerof140]

i eat about 12 a day nothing to worry about

In the short term, I'd be interested to see how it impacts upon your health if you continue eating those for a prolonged period of time. I wouldn't recommend you do this.

The trouble with the negative egg research is that it's never done any conclusive long term studies, which is why so much is a blur and people find it hard to know what to believe.

[WonderPug]

JUST to throw it out there I just quit smoking and my dad is a heart patient ! I don't know if it's relevant information but I thought I'd just throw it out thefe

If you have familial hypercholesterolemia, then you might benefit from a specialized, restrictive diet.

If not, then no worries.

[kickinchicken]

In the short term, I'd be interested to see how it impacts upon your health if you continue eating those for a prolonged period of time. I wouldn't recommend you do this.

The trouble with the negative egg research is that it's never done any conclusive long term studies, which is why so much is a blur and people find it hard to know what to believe.

That's because the original studies were based on effects of cholesterol on mice. Mice don't eat meat so of course they would have negative effect from any amount of cholesterol. Humans on the other hand need it. So the word just hasn't gotten around yet.

[Domicron]

If you have familial hypercholesterolemia, then you might benefit from a specialized, restrictive diet.

If not, then no worries.

do you have a similar link about genetic predisposition to high cholesterol and diet like the article on adhd and diet? there's nothing i've found with good research behind it

[rolandszi]

way safer than mercury-tuna

[Gxp23]

I cut a couple of rashers of streaky bacon and put them in my small fry pan and once cooked crack in three eggs.

Great tasting breakfast.

You cooked crack into eggs? fuk me...lol

Woah. Don't be getting all eggcited (lol...no)

The yolks on you buddy, I think that its too much eggs. Whole eggs are not bad, but in the quanitity you consume I would say you are going to shoot your LDL and HDL levels through the roof, especially because you are only active 3 days a week.

Cut it down to two a day, with egg whites to make up for the extra protein.

A good read to understand why:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/what...ks-anyway.html

Get out of here with referencing bb.com studies.

i eat about 12 a day nothing to worry about

Actually, high levels of HDL are not good for everyone and can actually be harmful because not all HDL is created equally, and those with health conditions can actually be harmed by high HDL. Do so more research before you try and fault me.

As for eggs, there is not enough long term studies to determine the detriment to health caused by cholesterol. But with 5 grams of fat per egg, I wouldn't go eating 6 everyday unless It fit my fat macros.

At the end of the day, my suggestion is merely opinion. Do whats best for you.

Actually no, you referenced a bb.com study, I cant take anything seriously you say now, ever again, next you will be telling us bananas increase your test by 300%

Eating six eggs wouldnt raise that HDL to high enough levels to harm you, I assume you are meaning the ldl would be very high or low too, not a healthy split?

And at 5g of fat per egg, thats only a tiny amount of fat, 30g lol, please tell me you are not eating under 30g of fat?

[WonderPug]

Woah. Don't be getting all eggcited (lol...no)

The yolks on you buddy, I think that its too much eggs. Whole eggs are not bad, but in the quanitity you consume I would say you are going to shoot your LDL and HDL levels through the roof, especially because you are only active 3 days a week.

Cut it down to two a day, with egg whites to make up for the extra protein.

A good read to understand why:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/what...ks-anyway.html

Actually, high levels of HDL are not good for everyone and can actually be harmful because not all HDL is created equally, and those with health conditions can actually be harmed by high HDL. Do so more research before you try and fault me.

As for eggs, there is not enough long term studies to determine the detriment to health caused by cholesterol. But with 5 grams of fat per egg, I wouldn't go eating 6 everyday unless It fit my fat macros.

At the end of the day, my suggestion is merely opinion. Do whats best for you.

You're asonighigly confused about nutrition and thus I urge you to at last learn the basics before attempting to answer questions.

[isaiah41v10]

I've been consuming 6 eggs for breakfast for a year now and I'm still living to tell about it.


FYI: dietary cholesterol is harmless, regardless of whether it ends up in the bloodstream or not. High cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease.

Eat your eggs, they're damn good for you.

It would take longer than a year to be able to discern the long term effects of eating extremely high cholesterol levels.

[CoryReps]

You cooked crack into eggs? fuk me...lol

Get out of here with referencing bb.com studies.




Actually no, you referenced a bb.com study, I cant take anything seriously you say now, ever again, next you will be telling us bananas increase your test by 300%

Eating six eggs wouldnt raise that HDL to high enough levels to harm you, I assume you are meaning the ldl would be very high or low too, not a healthy split?

And at 5g of fat per egg, thats only a tiny amount of fat, 30g lol, please tell me you are not eating under 30g of fat?

Not eating below 30 grams of fat, but 30 grams in one meal of eggs (not to mention anything else in that meal that consists of fat such as any meats/carbs)? I wouldn't do that, however feel free IIFYM.
Again, my opinion is not fact, never intended for it to be.

I am here to learn, so if my opinion is "wrong" then I will learn. Maybe this was premature, but honestly, can any of you provide the studies/sources of your information so I can research more, and form a better opinion.

Hey I am learning

[ironwill2008]

I just noticed the egg carton said 65% cholesterol /egg.

I'm 26 workout 3 days a week and my other 4 days are no activity at all(office job)

Should I be looking for a different alternative ?

There are 99 things to worry about in today's world, but the dietary cholesterol from eating eggs isn't one of them, OP.

[Zantei]

When I was on keto I'd be eating 15 whole eggs a day.

[gloria7]

If you are so worried eat 3-4 instead of six, along with some turkey or cheese for extra protein and fats. Don't throw the yolks, it really is a shame!

[InItForFitness]

There are 99 things to worry about in today's world, but the dietary cholesterol from eating eggs isn't one of them, OP.

I see what you did there, and I'm getting a good LOL.

[DatMurse]

Not eating below 30 grams of fat, but 30 grams in one meal of eggs (not to mention anything else in that meal that consists of fat such as any meats/carbs)? I wouldn't do that, however feel free IIFYM.
Again, my opinion is not fact, never intended for it to be.

I am here to learn, so if my opinion is "wrong" then I will learn. Maybe this was premature, but honestly, can any of you provide the studies/sources of your information so I can research more, and form a better opinion.

Hey I am learning

Since you want to learn
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18203890
"These results suggest that including eggs in a CRD results in increased HDL-C while decreasing the risk factors associated with MetS."
Weakness of the study: Carbohydrate restricted diet, they were most likely hypocaloric. I am assuming because I am too lazy to go through the study.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16340654
Talks about how there is no link between CHD and eggs, in fact eggs may improve your health

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23128450
improves carotenid status.


Pretty much it increases your HDL which is a good thing.
Dietary cholesterol only affects 15% of your total cholesterol, it may however create a spike before levels are checked.

Even then total cholesterol doesnt play as big of a role as we though it was. look up the french paradox. I am not familiar with their ratio or triglyceride levels though

[Bema]

There are 99 things to worry about in today's world, but the dietary cholesterol from eating eggs isn't one of them, OP.

Quote of the day, but I still have to spread my measly 20point butter around before repping you again.

OP: At minimum I eat 30eggs every Mon-Fri. It changes as my meals do, however looking at receipts (which I keep as a budgeter!) I've eaten on average 44 per week in the last 2.5months (taking into account eggs my GF eats and some that are occasionally 'wasted' in cakes for friends).

I'm a big reader on the latest egg related studies (lame, but you have no idea how often I have to defend my eggs!) and I've never found anything (recent) that would stop me eating them. Anecdotally this many eggs has had no negative effect for me, although i've never had my HDL or LDL levels measured to confirm the conclusions of the studies.

[ironwill2008]

I'm a big reader on the latest egg related studies (lame, but you have no idea how often I have to defend my eggs!) and I've never found anything (recent) that would stop me eating them. Anecdotally this many eggs has had no negative effect for me, although i've never had my HDL or LDL levels measured to confirm the conclusions of the studies.

Over the course of the 21 years I've been bodybuilding, I've seen study results shift back and forth, showing pro-eggs one time, con-eggs the next, and so on. I got desensitized to them (egg studies) to a point where I disregarded them all, and simply became my own 'study.' I eat an average of two dozen eggs a week, and have been since 1993. The blood panel results from my most recent physical (a couple of months ago) showed a total blood cholesterol reading of 167. My doc says anything under 200 is good, and my results were "outstanding." It might also be noted that I eat red meat at least once per day, and eat full-fat dairy products as well.


I realize that n=1 is not statistically significant, but I am a consistent eater, and have been for all those years, so I feel my experience has at least some value to others.