Are eggs a superfood or a ticking time bomb? The answer is in your genes. Join me in Episode #328 to unpack the surprising science of how eggs affect your health depending on your genetic makeup. Whether you love eggs or are concerned about their cholesterol, this episode will help you understand if eggs are a safe choice for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn about the two simple tests that can reveal whether you’re one of the 30% of people who are cholesterol hyper-absorbers – those who are genetically predisposed to absorb more cholesterol from their diet.
We’ll explore the critical differences between dietary and blood cholesterol, and why it’s essential to understand how cholesterol absorption varies from person to person. By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactly what steps to take based on your test results, empowering you to make more informed decisions about your diet and health.
Specifically, we cover:
- Introduction: Are Eggs Superfoods or Cholesterol Bombs? (00:00)
- Understanding Cholesterol: Dietary vs. Blood Levels (01:25)
- The Genetic Factors Influencing Cholesterol Absorption (04:31)
- Identifying Cholesterol Hyperabsorbers: Are You One? (09:20)
- Testing Methods for Cholesterol Sensitivity (12:41)
- Dietary Tips for Cholesterol Hyperabsorbers (13:59)
- Key Insights: 5 Critical Facts About Eggs and Heart Health (18:06)
- Concluding Thoughts (21:23)
Thank you for continuing to prioritise your health by tuning into this episode. If you found this information valuable, consider sharing it with a friend or family member who could benefit from understanding how their body processes cholesterol. A special thanks to Dr Thomas Dayspring for fact-checking this episode and offering his expert insights.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also be interested in my Lipid Series with Dr Dayspring. Listen now or download the cheat sheet at https://theproof.com/lipid-series/. Learn more about dietary fats in Episode #326.
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Supporting studies
- Animal and plant protein intake and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: results from two prospective US cohort studies • PMID: 27479196
- Association Between Plant and Animal Protein Intake and Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality • PMID: 32658243
- Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality in a Japanese Cohort • PMID: 31682257
- Dietary Cholesterol, Serum Lipids, and Heart Disease: Are Eggs Working for or Against You? • PMID: 29596318
- Food sources of energy and nutrients among adults in the US: NHANES 2003–2006 • PMID: 23363999
- Heterogeneity of cholesterol homeostasis in man. Response to changes in dietary fat quality and cholesterol quantity • PMID: 3584466
- Meta-regression analysis of the effects of dietary cholesterol intake on LDL and HDL cholesterol • PMID: 30596814
- Normal plasma cholesterol in an 88-year-old man who eats 25 eggs a day. Mechanisms of adaptation • PMID: 1953841
- There is urgent need to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk earlier, more intensively, and with greater precision: A review of current practice and recommendations for improved effectiveness • PMID: 36124049
Phytosterol testing
- Austin Pathology (Australia)
- Dynacare (Canada)
- EmpowerDX (USA)
- Newcastle Laboratories (UK)
