Nutrients September 2018 PMID 30205602

Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well Absorbed and Does Not Acutely Affect Plasma Total Cholesterol Concentration in Men and Women: Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies.

Jung Eun Kim, Wayne W Campbell

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The discussions demonstrate a strong interest in the scientific findings, with many participants referencing specific trial results, such as no increase in plasma cholesterol after egg consumption, and suggesting that meal composition ('food matrix') affects absorption. The tone combines curiosity with acknowledgment of the study's significance, indicating that these results challenge common misconceptions about eggs and cholesterol.

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Most discussions align positively with the study, emphasizing that dietary cholesterol from eggs isn't well absorbed and doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels, as shown by phrases like 'no acute rise' and 'not well absorbed.'

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Posts show high curiosity and relevance, with commenters referencing specific trial outcomes and mechanisms, indicating they find the findings meaningful and noteworthy.

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Several comments delve into mechanisms and implications, citing details like 'food matrix matters' and 'body compensates,' reflecting deep engagement with the scientific content.

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While some mention health benefits and the potential shift in dietary advice, the overall perception is that this research could influence understanding or guidelines about egg consumption, albeit not overwhelmingly so.

Abstract in brief

  • Whole egg consumption does not significantly impact overall plasma total cholesterol levels, despite its dietary cholesterol content.
  • The studies showed that while triacylglycerol-related lipoprotein fractions increased after eating eggs, the absorption of dietary cholesterol from eggs was limited, suggesting it does not strongly influence blood cholesterol.
  • These findings imply that the cholesterol in whole eggs is not well absorbed by the body and may explain why eating eggs doesn't cause immediate or long-term increases in blood cholesterol levels.]

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Bryce Hanna
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Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well Absorbed and Does Not Acutely Affect Plasma Total Cholesterol Concentration in Men and Women: Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies https://t.co/lHzTGT3QZ5

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Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
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References 1. Daily intake of up to two eggs does not affect cholesterol balance of young adults; 2. Dietary cholesterol contained in whole eggs is not well absorbed and does not acutely affect plasma total cholesterol concentration in men and women. https://t.co/8gjCepF6KD

Aug 6, 2024 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 98,370 followers View post →
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@g_diets_ · X

Eggs contain HDL(good cholesterol) which even fights against coronary heart Diseases( stroke, Atherosclerosis, and cardiac arrest) https://t.co/jypOZE6v6x https://t.co/KOqJpe8BeA https://t.co/YNuNTqQRQ0 https://t.co/PM8aVl4t3P

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HUEVO: ALIMENTO SALUDABLE QUE NO AUMENTA EL COLESTEROL Estos 2 estudios experimentales constatan y reproducen un hecho: el consumo de #huevos enteros no aumenta el colesterol sanguíneo,ni aguda ni crónica/, pues la absorción intestinal es mínima. https://t.co/DkSOHXD4VB

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Two randomised crossover trials feeding 75–150 g cooked whole eggs found no acute rise in plasma total cholesterol; mechanistically, cholesterol in whole eggs wasn’t well absorbed. Food matrix matters. https://t.co/mHA8lxJQ7J The body compensates When you eat more cholesterol,

Sep 7, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,064 followers View post →
Das
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@DietHeartNews Wrt absorption of cholesterol from egg, kindly post the reference. apart from this: https://t.co/ZM4tz0YC7G "Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs ....... Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies"

Dec 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 393 followers View post →

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Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

Two randomised crossover trials feeding 75–150 g cooked whole eggs found no acute rise in plasma total cholesterol; mechanistically, cholesterol in whole eggs wasn’t well absorbed. Food matrix matters. https://t.co/LVEEHGkju2 The body compensates When you eat more cholesterol,

Nov 5, 2025 · 1 like · 4,064 followers View post →
Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

Two randomised crossover trials feeding 75–150 g cooked whole eggs found no acute rise in plasma total cholesterol; mechanistically, cholesterol in whole eggs wasn’t well absorbed. Food matrix matters. https://t.co/mHA8lxJQ7J The body compensates When you eat more cholesterol,

Sep 7, 2025 · 3 likes · 4,064 followers View post →
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RT @hyderabaddoctor: References 1. Daily intake of up to two eggs does not affect cholesterol balance of young adults; 2. Dietary cholester…

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RT @hyderabaddoctor: References 1. Daily intake of up to two eggs does not affect cholesterol balance of young adults; 2. Dietary cholester…

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RT @hyderabaddoctor: References 1. Daily intake of up to two eggs does not affect cholesterol balance of young adults; 2. Dietary cholester…

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Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
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References 1. Daily intake of up to two eggs does not affect cholesterol balance of young adults; 2. Dietary cholesterol contained in whole eggs is not well absorbed and does not acutely affect plasma total cholesterol concentration in men and women. https://t.co/8gjCepF6KD

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RT @shashiiyengar: @hyderabaddoctor @chetanabelagere @DrDeepakKrishn1 @theliverdr "Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well…

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@chetanabelagere @DrDeepakKrishn1 @hyderabaddoctor @theliverdr "Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well Absorbed and Does Not Acutely Affect Plasma Total Cholesterol Concentration in Men and Women: Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies" https://t.co/H13NxVAYZM

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@hyderabaddoctor @chetanabelagere @DrDeepakKrishn1 @theliverdr "Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well Absorbed and Does Not Acutely Affect Plasma Total Cholesterol Concentration in Men and Women: Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies" https://t.co/H13NxVAYZM

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Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well Absorbed and Does Not Acutely Affect Plasma Total Cholesterol Concentration in Men and Women: Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies https://t.co/lHzTGT3QZ5

Sep 25, 2021 · 78 likes · 16 shares · 34,107 followers View post →
Stephan van Vliet
@vanvlietphd · X

@ScepticalDoctor I would say that the literature suggests that it is not terribly important in adults. Cholesterol from eggs poorly absorbed. https://t.co/hmnxVuZsnD Our finding of higher protein synthesis with whole eggs presumably result of other bioactives in yolk (peptides, vit/minerals).

Sep 12, 2021 · 1 like · 3,408 followers View post →
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RT @g_diets_: Eggs contain HDL(good cholesterol) which even fights against coronary heart Diseases( stroke, Atherosclerosis, and cardiac ar…

Mar 1, 2021 · 3 shares · 131,882 followers View post →
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RT @shivadas29: @DietHeartNews Micheal Gurr may be right, but it is preliminary to conclude that 50% is absorbed as only study i found on t…

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@DietHeartNews Micheal Gurr may be right, but it is preliminary to conclude that 50% is absorbed as only study i found on this topic is:- https://t.co/ZM4tz0YC7G 2019

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RT @shivadas29: @DietHeartNews Wrt absorption of cholesterol from egg, kindly post the reference. apart from this: https://t.co/ZM4tz0YC7G…

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Das
@ssdas29 · X

@DietHeartNews Wrt absorption of cholesterol from egg, kindly post the reference. apart from this: https://t.co/ZM4tz0YC7G "Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs ....... Results from 2 Randomized Controlled Crossover Studies"

Dec 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 393 followers View post →
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RT @g_diets_: Eggs contain HDL(good cholesterol) which even fights against coronary heart Diseases( stroke, Atherosclerosis, and cardiac ar…

Dec 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 456 followers View post →
Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

Eggs contain HDL(good cholesterol) which even fights against coronary heart Diseases( stroke, Atherosclerosis, and cardiac arrest) https://t.co/jypOZE6v6x https://t.co/KOqJpe8BeA https://t.co/YNuNTqQRQ0 https://t.co/PM8aVl4t3P

Dec 29, 2020 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 131,882 followers View post →
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Félix Martín Santos
@FMSFelizconpoco · X

Además, estos 2 estudios experimentales constatan y reproducen un hecho: el consumo de #huevos enteros no aumenta el colesterol sanguíneo,ni aguda ni crónica/, pues la absorción intestinal es mínima. https://t.co/DkSOHXD4VB

Feb 28, 2019 · 2,444 followers View post →
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RT @FMSFelizconpoco: HUEVO: ALIMENTO SALUDABLE QUE NO AUMENTA EL COLESTEROL Estos 2 estudios experimentales constatan y reproducen un hech…

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RT @FMSFelizconpoco: HUEVO: ALIMENTO SALUDABLE QUE NO AUMENTA EL COLESTEROL Estos 2 estudios experimentales constatan y reproducen un hech…

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Félix Martín Santos
@FMSFelizconpoco · X

HUEVO: ALIMENTO SALUDABLE QUE NO AUMENTA EL COLESTEROL Estos 2 estudios experimentales constatan y reproducen un hecho: el consumo de #huevos enteros no aumenta el colesterol sanguíneo,ni aguda ni crónica/, pues la absorción intestinal es mínima. https://t.co/DkSOHXD4VB

Jan 17, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,444 followers View post →
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Otra de huevos!! Dietary Cholesterol Contained in Whole Eggs Is Not Well Absorbed and Does Not Acutely Affect Plasma Total Cholesterol Concentration in Men and Wome... - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/xNoIr31wPR

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