Cracking the Truth: 5 Common Egg Myths European Experts Want You to Forget

For decades, eggs have been surrounded by controversy. Are they health heroes or cholesterol villains? The truth is, modern science has shattered many of the myths we once believed. Today, European health experts agree: eggs are one of the most nutrient-rich and misunderstood foods on our plates.

Let’s debunk the 5 most common egg myths and reveal what science really says.

Myth #1: Eggs Dangerously Raise Your Cholesterol

Yes, eggs contain cholesterol — about 185 mg per yolk — but dietary cholesterol doesn’t significantly raise blood cholesterol for most people.

✔️ Studies by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and others show that saturated fat, not cholesterol in food, is the bigger culprit in raising harmful LDL cholesterol.
✔️ Eggs also boost HDL (“good”) cholesterol, which helps remove excess cholesterol from your blood.

✅ The Truth: Most people can safely eat 1–2 eggs per day. Only those with specific genetic conditions (like familial hypercholesterolemia) need to limit egg intake.

Myth #2: Egg Yolks Are Unhealthy — Stick to the Whites

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