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Comment by Karuna Chaturvedi

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clinical nutrition department head
Recent studies have changed the way we think of egg yolks and heart disease. In fact, for most healthy individuals, the cholesterol contained in eggs only minimally affects the cholesterol level in their blood. [...] Current research shows that saturated and trans fats are more responsible for raising LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, than the cholesterol found in eggs. Some studies even suggest that moderate egg consumption may increase HDL, or ‘good’ cholesterol, which supports heart health.
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Eating eggs regularly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
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AI Verified Relevant: the quote directly discusses egg yolks/eggs and heart disease risk, arguing that for most healthy individuals egg cholesterol has only minimal effects and that moderate egg consumption may even support heart health. In the source, this is presented as part of the expert’s explanation that fears about egg yolks and heart risk are overstated, so a determinate stance on the complete statement is substantially more likely. ([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/amp/health/egg-yolks-heart-health-cholesterol-expert-explains-126021900943_1.html)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Against: the quote says egg cholesterol 'only minimally affects' blood cholesterol for most healthy people, that saturated and trans fats matter more, and the source context says moderate intake such as 1–2 eggs a day is 'generally safe' and eggs can fit a heart-healthy diet. The article notes caveats for certain subgroups, but it does not support the broad claim that eating eggs regularly increases cardiovascular risk in general. ([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/amp/health/egg-yolks-heart-health-cholesterol-expert-explains-126021900943_1.html)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Verified: the Business Standard page dated February 19, 2026 contains the quoted sentences verbatim, with the omitted middle sentence 'She adds that the concern over egg yolks was largely based on outdated evidence,' and attributes them to 'Dr Chaturvedi' after identifying her as Dr Karuna Chaturvedi, Head – Clinical Nutrition, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida. Max Healthcare listings corroborate that identity and role. ([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/amp/health/egg-yolks-heart-health-cholesterol-expert-explains-126021900943_1.html)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago
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