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Reason 3. One word: cholesterol. Eggs are extremely high in cholesterol – about 186 mg per large egg – and diets high in cholesterol can contribute to high blood cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can lead to heart problems. As PCRM explains, “every day, nearly 2,600 Americans die of some type of cardiovascular disease, an average of one death every 34 seconds, and 7.1 million Americans have had a heart attack during their lifetimes.” Do you really need eggs in your diet, knowing you can help cut this killer from your life just by cutting down on your egg intake (among other animal proteins)?