Can you consume beef liver if you have high cholesterol?Updated 2 years ago
Freeze-dried beef liver only has residual fat and carbohydrates, and thus does not impact blood lipids (including total cholesterol).
Moreover, it's worth noting that even fresh foods containing cholesterol and saturated fats don't negatively impact blood cholesterol. In other words, it's a myth that elevated cholesterol increases the risk of arteriosclerosis and heart disease.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine clarified that saturated fat intake (or cholesterol) doesn't clog arteries. You can learn more about the cholesterol misconception and other nutritional myths in the following articles (which contain additional links to scientific research):
- Top 23 Nutritional Myths Debunked
- Why Polyunsaturated Fats (Not Saturated Fats) are Bad for Your Health