Cholesterol is found only in foods from animals such as beef, dairy, poultry and seafood.
It is most important to limit intake of saturated fatty acids, which are the primary contributor to high cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends that the daily dietary cholesterol intake should be less than 300 milligrams per day. The average American man consumes about 337 milligrams of cholesterol a day, the average woman 217 milligrams. If you would like more information on a study concerning Cholesterol, please contact us today. Oklahoma Foundation for Cardiovascular Research 711 Stanton L. Young Blvd.