Comment by Melissa Mroz-Planells

Registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson
Dietary cholesterol isn’t the villain it was once thought to be,
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AI Verified The quote is relevant. In the article, it is specifically used to explain that cholesterol from eggs is not the main heart-risk concern and is followed by context saying eggs can fit in a heart-healthy diet and that about one egg per day is safe for the heart. That makes opposition to the statement substantially more likely, even though the quote itself is phrased generally. ([health.com](https://www.health.com/research-shows-eggs-dont-raise-cholesterol-what-does-11777986)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago
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AI Verified The quote says dietary cholesterol is not the "villain" it was once thought to be, and the article presents Mroz-Planells as saying eggs can be part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet and that about one egg per day is safe for the heart. That makes her most likely opposed to the general claim that eating eggs regularly increases cardiovascular disease risk, though the source notes exceptions for some high-cholesterol groups. ([health.com](https://www.health.com/research-shows-eggs-dont-raise-cholesterol-what-does-11777986)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Verified: the provided Health URL, "How Eggs Affect Cholesterol Levels," updated 2026-06-15, contains the exact text "Dietary cholesterol isn’t the villain it was once thought to be," and directly attributes it to Melissa Mroz-Planells, DCN, RDN. The stored author, date, source URL, and quote text match the source. · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 1h ago
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