One part of cholesterol is found in cell membranes, where it modulates membrane fluidity, and the other part is used for the production of vitamin D and various types of steroid hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, but also cortisol and many others. It is also an essential component of bile acids, compounds that enable fat absorption.

HDL and LDL. "Good" and "bad" cholesterol. LDL is not the devil, but neither is HDL a saint. HDL or high-density lipoprotein takes cholesterol (and other fats) from cells and brings it to the liver for disposal. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, has the opposite role: it takes cholesterol and fat from the liver and delivers it to the cells.

75-80% of the cholesterol found in the body is produced by the liver and other tissues. Do you have a liver? Then you will produce cholesterol. Simple. There is a relationship between endogenous cholesterol production and exogenous (dietary) cholesterol. The more we eat, the less we produce. The less we eat cholesterol-rich foods, the more we produce. Should we then ban shrimp, eggs and butter in the diet?

Don't be afraid to eat eggs. Research shows that using eggs in a "high protein low carb" diet leads to fat loss, improved cholesterol and reduced inflammation.

Getting rid of high cholesterol is not easy and you should not think that it will be achieved if you do not eat fatty foods rich in cholesterol. The problem is far more complex. What's more, a diet high in carbohydrates leads to increased inflammation and raises triglycerides, which leads to increased LDL cholesterol, especially when eating lots of easily digestible carbohydrates, which raise blood sugar.

Research conducted on two groups showed that after 12 weeks, the group that ate eggs lost more fat (almost 5kg) and reduced the level of inflammation more than the group that did not eat eggs. It also increased the level of good HDL cholesterol from 47 to 57 mg/dl, while maintaining the level of total cholesterol, and showed better insulin sensitivity and increased the level of a hormone involved in melting fat with an anti-inflammatory effect.

For optimal results, include eggs in your diet. Limit unhealthy and processed carbohydrates, eat high-quality proteins and avoid processed and isolated fats.