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Do eggs really cause high cholesterol?
Yes, egg yolk can raise cholesterol levels.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
LDL cholesterol levels should be under 110 mg/dl. Anything above 110 is considered boderline and elevated.
Yes, you can eat rice but limit unhealthy fats and alcohol consumption.
In general: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) is normal. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.17 to 6.18 mmol/L) is borderline high. A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) or greater is high.
If your total cholesterol level is 200 to 239, you have a borderline level. The word 'borderline' is used because levels of 200 to 239 are close to being high. A total cholesterol of 240 or above is a high level.
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