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Dietary cholesterol
Cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood are distinct entities, and they are often confused. Dietary cholesterol is found only in foods of animal origin, and it is particularly high in egg yolk and organ meats. Cholesterol in the diet raises LDL cholesterol but not as much as saturated fatty acids do. If dietary cholesterol is already high, consuming even more cholesterol may not increase blood cholesterol levels further because of feedback control mechanisms. Also, there is great individual variation in response to dietary cholesterol. For healthy people, a cholesterol intake averaging less than 300 mg daily is recommended; however, because cholesterol is synthesized by the body, none is required in the diet.
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