Comment by Alastair Hunt

Research indicates that approximately one third of the population are hyper-absorbers of dietary cholesterol. These individuals experience a significantly greater increase in LDL cholesterol levels in response to dietary cholesterol intake compared to the general population. This heightened sensitivity is often attributed to genetic factors affecting cholesterol absorption mechanisms in the intestine. For hyper-absorbers, even modest dietary cholesterol intake can lead to significant elevations in LDL-C, potentially increasing cardiovascular risk.