Eggs are popular because they are nutritious and convenient. However, the cholesterol content in the yolk has caused many people to worry and wonder whether eating eggs has a negative impact on cardiovascular health.
According to the health news website Health , Kierra Brown, an American nutritionist, says that answering that question is not simple.
The connection between eggs and blood pressure
Eggs are included in the "DASH diet for preventing hypertension". A 2025 study confirmed that eating eggs daily as part of the DASH diet does not affect cardiovascular indicators. A 2018 analysis also showed a lower risk of hypertension in egg eaters compared to meat eaters.
However, some studies also suggest that excessive egg consumption may increase the risk of high blood pressure.
Eating eggs daily as part of the DASH diet does not affect cardiovascular indicators.
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Egg consumption and cholesterol levels
Researchers explain that the body has a self-balancing mechanism: When you eat foods high in cholesterol, the liver compensates by producing less cholesterol.
Studies show that eating two eggs a day in combination with a low-saturated-fat diet does not increase bad cholesterol. On the contrary, eating eggs can help increase good cholesterol, improving the bad cholesterol/good cholesterol ratio – a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk.
Expert's conclusion
Expert Brown concluded: For most people, eating eggs in moderation does not significantly increase the risk of heart disease, but some people need to be cautious.
Who should be mindful of, and how can eggs be eaten healthily?
People with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or genetically high cholesterol should consult their doctor before consuming eggs daily.
To protect cardiovascular health, researchers recommend:
- Balance the whole eggs with the egg whites.
- Eat vegetables, beans, and whole grains instead of processed meats.
- Prioritize boiled or poached eggs and limit added salt.