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One Boiled egg in Morning & One in Eveni
My LDL is 143 ...yes I had a history of Poor Circulation in the legs due to PAD
Now a days I am taking one boiled egg in morning
And one in the evening .
Is it fine ?
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Hello, thanks for writing in. It's good that you're thinking carefully about your diet.
Two whole eggs every day is more than I'd suggest for you. Egg yolks contain a good amount of cholesterol, and with an LDL of 143 and a history of poor circulation from PAD, I'd keep them limited. Egg whites are fine, and a couple of whole eggs a week is usually reasonable. For most people the bigger drivers of LDL are ghee, butter, fried food, bakery items, red meat and processed food. Also, PAD at 34 is uncommon and means your arteries need closer attention than usual, so your LDL target is likely much lower than 143, and diet alone may not get you there.
Next Steps
Please review your reports with your vascular doctor or physician and ask what LDL target is right for you and how to reach it. It's also worth asking whether the cause of the PAD at this age has been looked for (smoking, diabetes, family history, clotting problems). Repeat your lipid profile after 8 to 12 weeks of dietary changes. Please get medical help urgently if you have leg pain at rest, a cold, pale or bluish foot, a wound that isn't healing, or sudden severe leg pain or numbness.
Health Tips
- Have egg whites (2 to 3) with at most 1 whole egg, a few times a week
- Add oats, barley, flax and chia seeds, soaked almonds and walnuts, and plenty of vegetables, fruits and dal
- Cook with small amounts of mustard, olive or groundnut oil, and avoid deep frying and packaged snacks
- Walk daily, even in short stretches, as regular walking improves leg circulation in PAD (stop at moderate pain, rest, and resume)
- Avoid smoking and tobacco completely, and stay away from second-hand smoke
- Check your feet daily for cuts or color changes, and wear comfortable footwear
- Sleep well and manage stress, as both affect your heart and blood vessels
If you're still worried, do book a consult and we can look at it together. Take care.
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LDL 143 mg/dL is elevated, so I would not routinely suggest 2 whole eggs every day (1 morning + 1 evening) without considering the complete lipid profile and overall diet.
* 1 whole egg/day + 1–2 egg whites is a reasonable conservative choice.
* If protein requirement is higher: use egg whites rather than adding another yolk.
* Avoid combining eggs with butter, cheese, cream, processed meat, ghee-heavy foods.
* Focus on oats, barley, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts/seeds and unsaturated oils to improve the overall heart-health pattern.
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Yes, eggs can be included, but with an LDL of 143 mg/dL and a history of PAD, the overall dietary pattern and cardiovascular risk factors are more important than eggs alone.
Two whole eggs daily may not be appropriate with elevated LDL. I would suggest discussing your individual egg intake with your treating doctor/dietitian, especially given your PAD history.
In the meantime, focus on a heart-healthy diet: increase soluble fibre (oats, barley, legumes, fruits and vegetables), nuts/seeds in appropriate portions, and healthy unsaturated fats, while limiting saturated and trans fats, fried/processed foods and high-fat dairy.
Health Tips
Do not make changes to any prescribed cholesterol or PAD medication without consulting your doctor. Your complete lipid profile (LDL, HDL, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol) and overall cardiovascular risk should be considered before deciding the appropriate egg intake.
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Eggs on their own rarely make or break cholesterol, your overall diet pattern matters more. With your LDL raised and a PAD history, the right egg count is a call for the doctor managing your circulation, not a fixed rule.
Next Steps
Take your latest lipid report to your treating doctor or a dietitian and set the full daily plan together, eggs included.
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