Do Eggs Increase Cholesterol?
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The egg industry is lying to our faces... and medical institutions are letting them. I even saw an article by a prominent health institute saying that people can eat 7 eggs a week without increasing our risk of heart disease. This is a complete lie.
And of course... there wasn't a single study included in this article.
Want to know the truth AND get the studies behind it so you never fall for this lie again? Let's dive in.
What You're About To Discover:
- The scientific truth behind eggs and cholesterol
- How is the egg industry lying?
- Top 9 egg substitutes
The scientific truth behind eggs and cholesterol
Let's get straight to the point—here are the highlights of my research about eggs with the studies to back it up:
👉 This study confirmed that eggs increase cholesterol. Their test consisted of two groups. Group 1 started eating half a cup of whole eggs a day and their cholesterol consistently increased. The moment they replaced the eggs with a substitute, their cholesterol immediately went down. The second group started with the egg substitute and their cholesterol stayed the same. The moment they switched to whole eggs their cholesterol went up immediately.
👉 This study shows that if we eat a cholesterol free diet, our cholesterol goes down. If we add eggs, our cholesterol goes immediately up. Here's a graph from the study showing how cholesterol goes up during the weeks where eggs were eaten and how it goes down during the weeks where they switched to a cholesterol-free diet.
👉 This study shows cholesterol increased 50 points in 10 days after eating half a cup of egg yolks a day.
👉 This study shows that eating 1 whole egg a day increases LDL by 12%. If you keep eating eggs, then you can expect cholesterol to keep increasing to a higher percentage.
👉 This analysis of 53 studies confirmed that eggs increase cholesterol without a doubt. Yes, every single one of these 53 studies showed an increase of cholesterol when eating eggs.
How is the egg industry lying?
There have been at least 139 studies about the impact of eggs in cholesterol and, every single one confirmed eggs increase LDL.
Here's the shocker... some of these studies were funded by the egg industry.
Every study, funded by the egg industry or not, confirmed eggs increase cholesterol. Period. But, to minimize the problem, they manipulated the conclusion section of studies to confuse the public.
In other cases, they manipulated the study to minimize damaging results. During the study, they would feed participants other high-cholesterol foods, to "show" how some people's cholesterol was unaffected when not eating eggs. Crazy right?
But now you know the truth AND you have the scientific evidence in your hands.
Top 9 egg substitutes
Here's exactly how I substitute eggs:
- Tofu: Add turmeric for yellow color and garlic powder for flavor.
- Silken tofu: Great for making cheesecake or chocolate mousse.
- Bananas: Great for pancakes (batter: 4 ripe-ish bananas + 2 cups oats).
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 egg = 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tsp baking soda*.
- Ground flax seeds: 1 egg = 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds + 3 Tbsp water.
- Chia seeds: 1 egg = 1 Tbsp chia seeds + 2 ½ Tbsp of water
- Applesauce: 1 egg = ¼ cup applesauce.
- Pumpkin purée: 1 egg = ¼ cup pumpkin purée.
- Yogurt: 1 egg = ¼ cup yogurt.
NOTE: Apple cider vinegar with baking soda is a great alternative when you need it to rise (like with cakes, cupcakes, etc).
got a burning question?
Please don’t hesitate to email me at hello@withoutstatins.com. You're not alone :)
References
Roberts SL, McMurry MP, Connor WE. Does egg feeding (i.e., dietary cholesterol) affect plasma cholesterol levels in humans? The results of a double-blind study. Am J Clin Nutr. 1981 Oct;34(10):2092-9. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/34.10.2092. PMID: 7293937.
CONNOR WE, HODGES RE, BLEILER RE. The serum lipids in men receiving high cholesterol and cholesterol-free diets. J Clin Invest. 1961 May;40(5):894-901. doi: 10.1172/JCI104324. PMID: 13695088; PMCID: PMC290802.
WELLS VM, BRONTE-STEWART B. Egg yolk and serumcholesterol levels: importance of dietary cholesterol intake. Br Med J. 1963 Mar 2;1(5330):577-81. doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5330.577. PMID: 13999890; PMCID: PMC2123481.
Sacks FM, Salazar J, Miller L, Foster JM, Sutherland M, Samonds KW, Albers JJ, Kass EH. Ingestion of egg raises plasma low density lipoproteins in free-living subjects. Lancet. 1984 Mar 24;1(8378):647-9. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(84)92168-8. PMID: 6142348.
Hi, I'm Alejandra
Founder Of Without Statins
I discovered a natural way to lower cholesterol—totally by accident...
... with just food!
That’s when it hit me:
With high cholesterol running deep in my own family history, it became a no-brainer to enhance the program to finally stop worrying.
Discover Which Foods Lower Cholesterol.
Get science-backed tips and cholesterol-free recipes (on Thursdays) to finally feel in control.
This website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual results may vary. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, medications, or health plan. All content is based on publicly available research and personal experience, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance. Some pages may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases — at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely love or personally use.
Testimonials reflect real experiences from individuals who followed the program. Results are not guaranteed or typical. Your outcome depends on many factors, including your current health, consistency, effort, and lifestyle. We do not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
California residents: Click here to review the categories of personal information collected and how they are used in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Without Statins, LLC
All Rights Reserved © 2024-2025
1621 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
FREE STUFF
POLICIES
HELP