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Comment by Dana M. DeSilva

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AHA science advisor and dietitian
For most people, dietary cholesterol is no longer a primary target for CVD risk reduction.
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Eating eggs regularly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
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AI Verified Relevant: on the cited AHA page, this sentence is part of its dietary guidance for reducing cardiovascular disease risk and says dietary cholesterol is no longer a primary target for CVD risk reduction. Because the eggs statement turns on whether a cholesterol-associated food meaningfully raises CVD risk, this quote addresses an underlying causal premise and makes a determinate stance on the complete statement substantially more likely, even though eggs are not named explicitly. ([professional.heart.org](https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/2026-dietary-guidance-to-improve-cardiovascular-health/top-things-to-know)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago
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AI Verified The quote says dietary cholesterol is "no longer a primary target for CVD risk reduction," which implies opposition to a blanket claim that regularly eating a high-cholesterol food like eggs increases CVD risk. The source context also says heart-healthy eating should focus on overall dietary patterns and allows "moderate egg consumption," so the author's position is most likely against, though this is not a claim that unlimited eggs are harmless. ([professional.heart.org](https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/2026-dietary-guidance-to-improve-cardiovascular-health/top-things-to-know)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Verified: the American Heart Association page titled “Top Things to Know: 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health” is updated March 31, 2026, states “Prepared by Dana M. DeSilva, PhD, RD,” and includes the exact sentence “For most people, dietary cholesterol is no longer a primary target for CVD risk reduction.” The stored author, date, quote text, and source URL match the source. ([professional.heart.org](https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/2026-dietary-guidance-to-improve-cardiovascular-health/top-things-to-know)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago
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