Egg yolk intake with antihypertensive therapy
If anyone taking anti hypertensive drugs, what is correct ----one should always discard egg yolk at all or sometimes it can be taken.?.....(if cholesterol level is normal) even it was normal before starting statins... pl guide us...
People taking antihypertensive drugs do not have to avoid egg yolk completely. If your LDL/ApoB is well‑controlled, whether naturally or on a statin, a moderate amount of whole eggs can be part of a heart‑healthy diet. Aim for overall saturated fat intake below about 12 g per day and choose lower‑saturated‑fat oils (canola, light olive, sunflower). For most individuals, up to 6–7 whole eggs per week (roughly one yolk per day) is acceptable. If you have diabetes, very high LDL/ApoB, established heart disease, or are at higher risk (e.g., South Asian, hypertension), limit yolks to 2–3 per week and rely more on egg whites for protein. South Asians typically need 60–70 g of protein daily, and eggs are an easy source. Keep other numbers in view: LDL <70 mg/dL for high‑risk, waist‑to‑height ratio <0.5, and blood pressure <130/80 mmHg. For a visual guide see my Instagram reel