Stop Blaming Eggs for High Cholesterol, Diet Expert Says
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- Cholesterol serves essential functions in the body, but excessive levels can increase cardiovascular disease risk.
- Nutrition therapist and pharmacist Kadri Villemson discusses the role of diet and lifestyle in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Eggs are often blamed for cholesterol problems, but a nutrition therapist and pharmacist says the focus should be on what actually raises cholesterol levels. Cholesterol itself is not entirely “bad” and remains necessary for the body.
The problem arises when levels become too high, because excess cholesterol can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Kadri Villemson explains how to distinguish a healthy amount from a potentially harmful level.
She also outlines everyday dietary and lifestyle changes that can help people maintain healthier cholesterol levels. The guidance presents cholesterol management as a matter of understanding its role in the body and adjusting daily habits, rather than simply avoiding eggs.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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