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[Recommended Amount Per Day] The American Heart Association recommends that we consume less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day. They also recommend shooting for less than 200mg if you have any heart related issues, although you should of course check that with your doctor. For the average healthy adult however, less than 300mg of cholesterol per day is about the amount I've seen most often recommended. [Sources] Egg yolks, dairy products, meat, chicken, turkey and fish. [Description] 
Cholesterol Cholesterol isn't entirely a bad thing. It's actually required by the body to build and maintain cell membranes and is used for many other important functions as well. There are two ways that we get cholesterol. One is by the body itself, which the liver actually produces. The other way is through our diet. The amount produced by the body is usually all that we require, which means the amount we get through our diet should be kept within a certain limit (more on that in the middle column). As you probably already know, high blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease, would be a very bad thing. This is another important reason why we try to keep our dietary cholesterol intake to a safe level. I will also mention that dietary cholesterol is only one small part of the cause of high blood cholesterol. Trans fat and saturated fat intake play an even larger role. Your weight (another reason calorie intake is important), age, activity level, and genetics also play a role.
The Beginner's Guide To Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating
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