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Comment by Heart Foundation New Zealand

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National Heart Foundation of New Zealand guidance publisher on heart-healthy eating and cardiovascular prevention
While egg yolks are high in cholesterol, it is saturated fatty acids that have a greater effect on our blood cholesterol levels.
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Heart Foundation New Zealand, "Eggs and cholesterol," accessed July 13, 2026.
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Eating eggs regularly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
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AI Verified Guidance links egg cholesterol and saturated fat to heart-disease risk; it supports the recorded opposition. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago
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AI Verified Heart Foundation guidance says saturated fat has greater effect on blood cholesterol than egg yolk cholesterol. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Heart Foundation NZ’s cited guidance contains the stored statement. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago
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