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The short answer
No. For most people, the cholesterol in food matters less than saturated fat.
About one egg a day fits most healthy eating patterns. What comes with it, like bacon, sausage or butter, usually matters more. Some people's LDL is more sensitive to dietary cholesterol, so recheck if you eat a lot.
Source: AHA science advisory on dietary cholesterol, Circulation 2020.
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