Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Are eggs bad for you because they may raise cholesterol?
It's one of the most common nutrition questions in cardiology, and one of the most misunderstood. The reality is that raising cholesterol and harming your health aren't always the same thing, and when it comes to eggs, the data tells a much more nuanced and reassuring story than most people have been led to believe.
In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher walks through the science of eggs, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, cutting through decades of nutritional confusion to help you understand what it actually means for your individual dietary choices.
You'll learn:
- Why the original "eggs cause heart disease" logic doesn't hold up under scientific scrutiny
- What happens to LDL and HDL when most people eat whole eggs
- Who the "egg hyper responders" are and what genetics has to do with it
- Why hazard ratios in observational egg studies are often clinically unhelpful
- What the American Heart Association now says about eggs and cardiovascular risk
- Why eggs are one of the most nutrient dense whole foods available
- How to think about egg quality, quantity, and individual response
The takeaway: eggs can be part of a healthy whole foods dietary pattern for most people. Context, metabolic health, and the totality of your diet often matter far more than any single food.
💡 Learn more about markers for heart health (beyond LDL), on our blog: metabolicmind.org/resources/library/blog/perspectives-in-metabolic-psychiatry/beyond-ldl-exploring-calcium-scores-and-ctas-for-better-cardiac-insights
🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.
#MetabolicMind #HeartHealth #KetogenicTherapy
*Expert Featured:*
- Dr. Bret Scher
- Baszucki Group Medical Director
- https://x.com/bschermd
*Resources Mentioned:*
- Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association
- ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
*Timestamps:*
0:00 - Eggs & Cholesterol: Are Eggs Bad for Your Heart?
0:20 - Raising Cholesterol vs. Harming Health: Not the Same Thing
0:55 - The Egg-Heart Disease Logic: How Decades of Confusion Started
1:50 - Eggs, LDL, HDL & Cholesterol Ratios: What the Data Shows
2:15 - Egg Hyper Responders: Genetics & Individual Variability
3:00 - Hazard Ratios, Healthy User Bias & Weak Observational Studies
4:00 - Eggs & Type 2 Diabetes: Clean Up the Diet, Not the Eggs
5:00 - American Heart Association on Eggs & Cardiovascular Disease Risk
5:30 - Egg Nutrient Density: Protein, Choline, Leucine, Fat-Soluble Vitamins
7:35 - How Many Eggs Are Too Many? Case Reports & Upper Limits
8:15 - Pasture-Raised vs. Standard Eggs: Does Egg Quality Matter?
9:00 - Overall Dietary Pattern, Metabolic Health & Cardiovascular Risk
Are eggs bad for you because they may raise cholesterol?
It's one of the most common nutrition questions in cardiology, and one of the most misunderstood. The reality is that raising cholesterol and harming your health aren't always the same thing, and when it comes to eggs, the data tells a much more nuanced and reassuring story than most people have been led to believe.
In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher walks through the science of eggs, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk, cutting through decades of nutritional confusion to help you understand what it actually means for your individual dietary choices.
You'll learn:
- Why the original "eggs cause heart disease" logic doesn't hold up under scientific scrutiny
- What happens to LDL and HDL when most people eat whole eggs
- Who the "egg hyper responders" are and what genetics has to do with it
- Why hazard ratios in observational egg studies are often clinically unhelpful
- What the American Heart Association now says about eggs and cardiovascular risk
- Why eggs are one of the most nutrient dense whole foods available
- How to think about egg quality, quantity, and individual response
The takeaway: eggs can be part of a healthy whole foods dietary pattern for most people. Context, metabolic health, and the totality of your diet often matter far more than any single food.
💡 Learn more about markers for heart health (beyond LDL), on our blog: metabolicmind.org/resources/library/blog/perspectives-in-metabolic-psychiatry/beyond-ldl-exploring-calcium-scores-and-ctas-for-better-cardiac-insights
🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.
#MetabolicMind #HeartHealth #KetogenicTherapy
*Expert Featured:*
- Dr. Bret Scher
- Baszucki Group Medical Director
- https://x.com/bschermd
*Resources Mentioned:*
- Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association
- ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
*Timestamps:*
0:00 - Eggs & Cholesterol: Are Eggs Bad for Your Heart?
0:20 - Raising Cholesterol vs. Harming Health: Not the Same Thing
0:55 - The Egg-Heart Disease Logic: How Decades of Confusion Started
1:50 - Eggs, LDL, HDL & Cholesterol Ratios: What the Data Shows
2:15 - Egg Hyper Responders: Genetics & Individual Variability
3:00 - Hazard Ratios, Healthy User Bias & Weak Observational Studies
4:00 - Eggs & Type 2 Diabetes: Clean Up the Diet, Not the Eggs
5:00 - American Heart Association on Eggs & Cardiovascular Disease Risk
5:30 - Egg Nutrient Density: Protein, Choline, Leucine, Fat-Soluble Vitamins
7:35 - How Many Eggs Are Too Many? Case Reports & Upper Limits
8:15 - Pasture-Raised vs. Standard Eggs: Does Egg Quality Matter?
9:00 - Overall Dietary Pattern, Metabolic Health & Cardiovascular Risk
