Cholesterol
Dietary cholesterol is a normal component of animal foods. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise consuming as little dietary cholesterol as possible while maintaining a healthy eating pattern, though there is no specific upper limit.
What it is
Sterol lipid present in animal foods; component of cell membranes and steroid biosynthesis.
Naturally occurring component of animal-derived foods; not used as a food additive.
Why it's flagged
- cardiovascular health context for high intake
What regulators actually say
"Dietary cholesterol intake should be as low as possible without compromising the nutritional adequacy of the diet."
"Cholesterol is required to be declared on the Nutrition Facts label."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Naturally occurring nutrient; declared on Nutrition Facts label.
European Union — EFSA
Naturally occurring nutrient.
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