Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Vascular Surgeon · Vascular Surgery
No, eating too many eggs will not lead to cardiovascular disease. In fact, numerous studies have shown that consumption of up to one egg per day (about seven per week) is associated with a lower risk of stroke compared to those who never consume eggs or consume less than one per week.
The cholesterol found in egg yolks has long been thought to raise blood cholesterol levels and contribute to heart disease. However, this belief has since been debunked by research. A large study published in the journal Circulation found that dietary cholesterol did not increase the risk of coronary artery disease or stroke among those studied.
In addition, dietary fat and saturated fat were also not associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease or stroke when current evidence was examined. Eating more than seven eggs per week may slightly increase the risk for some people with diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome who are already at high risk for cardiovascular diseases but even then, the amount of total daily calories matters more than just eating a few extra eggs each day when it comes to overall health and preventing cardio vascular diseases.
Overall, different types of foods play different roles in affecting cardiovascular health; there are both beneficial foods (such as whole grains) as well as harmful ones (saturated fats). It is important to maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle with physical activity in order reduce your chances for developing heart-related problems—regardless if it be from excessive egg consumption or other causes!