Question

Having a regular diet will allow the test to show the true values of the cholesterol levels in the body. But there are some food items which can elevate the blood cholesterol levels and those should be avoided one week before the test.

Answer 1

High blood cholesterol levels are a known risk factor for heart disease.

For decades, people have been told that the dietary cholesterol in foods raises bloodcholesterol and causes heart disease.

This idea may have been a rational conclusion based on the available science 50 years ago, but better, more recent evidence doesn't support it.

This article takes a close look at the current research on dietary cholesterol and the role it plays in blood cholesterol levels and heart disease.