Eggs are an essential part of many of our diets. Many people eat them regularly as a good source of protein. But does eating eggs increase cholesterol? This question is also on many people's minds. Especially those who already have high cholesterol or heart problems are confused about whether to eat eggs or avoid them.

High cholesterol is a major health problem these days. Many people are now found to have high cholesterol at a young age. Lipid profile tests reveal that high cholesterol levels are common in many individuals, from children to young adults.

Dr. Anshul Kumar Jain, Director of the Department of Cardiac Sciences at CK Birla Hospital in New Delhi, told a website that the changing lifestyle is largely responsible for the increase in bad cholesterol in today's generation.

Do eggs raise cholesterol?

Dr. Anshul Jain advises us to understand the two parts of an egg separately. The egg white is the egg white, which contains a significant amount of protein. According to doctors, most patients consume only the egg white. However, the egg yolk is rich in fat and lipids. Therefore, doctors advise people with heart problems or high cholesterol to avoid eating egg yolk.

What are the causes of increased cholesterol in the body?
Today's lifestyle has reduced physical activity. Many people work sedentary hours, leaving no time for exercise. Furthermore, the consumption of fast food and processed foods has increased significantly.

According to Dr. Anshul Jain, although previous generations had a fairly similar genetic structure, their daily physical activity was higher. However, today's sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, and poor diet are increasing the risk of heart attacks.

What effects can high cholesterol have on the body?
If bad cholesterol is left uncontrolled for a long time, it can affect the heart and blood vessels. This can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Furthermore, it can also increase the risk of blockages in the blood vessels of the legs. This problem is called peripheral artery disease, meaning reduced blood flow in the arteries of the legs. In severe cases, this problem can even lead to amputation.

What should the LDL cholesterol level be?

According to doctors, keeping cholesterol levels under control is crucial because heart disease rates are rising in India. According to guidelines from the Lipid Association of India and the Cardiological Society of India, the optimal LDL level can vary depending on a person's health condition.

In a normal person, LDL cholesterol is considered less than 100 mg/dL.

Those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease should try to keep LDL below 70 mg/dL.

People who have previously had a heart attack or stroke are advised to keep LDL below 50-55 mg/dL.

Since every person's health condition is different, it is better to decide the target cholesterol level as per the advice of the doctor.

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