The myth: Only dietary cholesterol affects blood cholesterol
The truth: Our cholesterol levels are determined by both genetic and lifestyle factors – and the latter includes exercise, smoking, body mass and stress as well as diet.
And when it does come to diet, cholesterol intake isn't the only factor. "The major determinant of cholesterol is not necessarily cholesterol in the diet, it’s the amount of saturated fat," says Dr. Genest. "As you eat more fried food, processed meats and animal-derived fat, you increase cholesterol quite markedly."
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