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    • Understanding how high cholesterol intake affects low-density lipoprotein (LDL) pathways is crucial for cardiovascular health.
    • Previous research indicates varied responses to dietary cholesterol based on individual factors.

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    • To determine the specific changes in the synthesis and catabolism of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) following egg supplementation.
    • To elucidate the role of LDL receptor activity in response to increased dietary cholesterol.

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    Main Results:

    • Egg supplementation led to an 18% increase in HDL cholesterol and a 40% increase in LDL cholesterol.
    • The number of circulating LDL particles increased, with unaltered LDL composition.
    • Lipoprotein synthesis rate increased by 23%.
    • Fractional removal rate of native LDL decreased by 10% (P < 0.05), indicating reduced catabolism.
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