Key points from article :
Elimination of specific dietary cholesterol recommendations raised questions about cardiovascular disease.
Mean cholesterol intake in the US is about 137 mg/1000 kcal; higher in men and some racial/ethnic groups.
Meat and seafood contribute 42% of the total cholesterol intake, eggs 25%.
Observational studies have not supported an association between dietary cholesterol and CVD risk.
Most studies do not adjust for types of dietary fat.
Every 100 mg/day increase in dietary cholesterol predicted an LDL-C increase of 1.90-4.58 mg/dl.
Dietary cholesterol was marginally associated with a significant change in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Mediterranean-style and DASH-style diets have a relatively high ratio of PUFA to saturated fatty acid and are low in cholesterol.
Consumption of up to two eggs per day is acceptable within the context of a heart-healthy dietary pattern.
Research published in the Journal Circulation.
