Sharee Thompson on Observational nutrition studies are too…

Sharee Thompson

University of Utah dietitian

Initially, we've all thought that cholesterol-rich foods, such as eggs, are what contributed to high cholesterol levels. But what we know now is that it's actually the foods that are high in saturated fats that make an impact on our cholesterol levels.

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Sharee Thompson, “How to Eat to Lower Cholesterol,” University of Utah Health, January 5, 2026.

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Observational nutrition studies are too confounded to show whether eggs cause harm

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AI Verified Quote identifies saturated-fat foods rather than cholesterol-rich eggs as the key driver, supporting confounding concern. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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Eggs are a net-beneficial food for the general population

So I think, initially, we've all thought that cholesterol-rich foods, such as eggs, are what contributed to high cholesterol levels. But what we know now is that it's actually the foods that are high in saturated fats that make an impact on our chole...

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