USDA Finds Less Cholesterol, More Vitamin D In Eggs

The federal agency released these findings (helpfully publicized by the egg industry) after testing a random sample of eggs across the country and examining their nutrient value. It found the average large egg contained 185 milligrams of cholesterol (14% less than prior measures) and 41 IU of vitamin D (64% more). The results were compared with testing done in 2002. [...]

Citrus Bergamot Lowers LDL

A new human clinical trial involving 82 dyslipidemic patients showed Bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso) significantly reduced total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides, blood glucose level and significantly increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. [...]

Cholesterol Necessary For Brain Development

The formation of dopamine-producing neurons during brain development in mice is dependent on the activation of a specific receptor in the brain by an oxidized form of cholesterol called oxysterol. Dopamine-producing nerve cells play an important part in many brain functions and processes, from motor skills to reward systems and dependency. They are also the type of cell that dies in Parkinson’s disease. [...]