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My father's cholesterol level is 260, is it ok if he eats egg once a week or he should never eat something which is a high cholesterol food?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: A once a week egg would be fine but overall following the mediterranean drier is probably most beneficial !

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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