These days, it’s not uncommon to see people jumping on the latest diet bandwagons, following strict food rules to achieve certain health goals. Many of us have tried cutting out certain foods, whether it’s for weight management, health reasons, or personal beliefs.

However, few of us have embarked on a food journey quite like Dr. Nick Norwitz. Dr. Norwitz is a researcher and educator whose online presence has gained attention by promoting the idea of mainstream metabolic health. Recently, he gained internet fame by documenting his bold experiment: consuming 700 eggs in one month.

That’s a staggering 700 eggs, or roughly two cartons a day for 30 days! You could say that’s one egg for every waking hour, a feat not meant for the timid. As surprising as it may seem, Dr. Norwitz was on a mission to test his theory that consuming many cholesterol-rich eggs wouldn’t necessarily have a negative impact on his cholesterol levels, especially the LDL, often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol.

Many of us grew up hearing that cholesterol was something to avoid as it was believed to be harmful to heart health if elevated for prolonged periods. Back then, the consensus was that cholesterol-rich foods could lead to serious health issues. But, opinions evolve, and so does medical understanding.

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These days, some experts argue that cholesterol might not be as perilous as once thought. It’s not for me to recommend such a diet (please, don’t try this at home), but Dr. Norwitz’s experiment uncovered some intriguing insights.

According to his YouTube channel, despite consuming 720 eggs over a month, Dr. Norwitz didn’t see the anticipated hike in his cholesterol levels. In fact, quite the opposite happened.

Surprisingly, his LDL cholesterol levels not only stayed stable, they decreased significantly. In the first two weeks, his LDL dropped by two percent and continued to decline, reaching an 18 percent decrease by the end of the month.

Dr. Norwitz elaborated on the science behind these results. He explained that cholesterol levels are partly managed by the liver’s synthesis of cholesterol, which can be influenced by diet. When he incorporated more carbohydrates into his diet, his LDL levels seemed to find a balance.

“The extra dose of carbs dominated over the insane amounts of cholesterol I was consuming,” Norwitz explained, recounting his insights to the New York Post.

In the final weeks, Dr. Norwitz added fruits like blueberries, bananas, and strawberries to his meals, contributing further to the significant drop in his cholesterol.

Have you ever taken on an unusual food challenge or explored a new diet? It’s always fascinating to see how different bodies react.