Nowadays, it seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of fad diets and strict meal plans. People have a plethora of reasons for making big changes to their eating habits. Some aim to lose or gain weight, others wish to adopt healthier lifestyles, and some want their diet to reflect personal beliefs and values.

Many of us have, at some point, cut out certain foods. However, very few have embarked on an endeavor as unusual as that of Dr. Nick Norwitz.
Highlighting his mission to “Make Metabolic Health Mainstream,” Dr. Norwitz gained attention online through his YouTube channel. Here, he shared his extraordinary experience of eating 700 eggs in a single month to see the impact on his body.
Yes, you read that correctly… 700 eggs! For those counting, that’s equivalent to two dozen eggs every day for 30 days – or an egg each hour.
The challenge was undoubtedly daunting. Dr. Norwitz’s reasoning for this unusual diet stemmed from a desire to test his theory. He believed that a high intake of cholesterol-rich eggs wouldn’t drastically affect his cholesterol levels, particularly his LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.
We often hear about cholesterol being bad for the heart, especially if its levels remain high over time. Growing up, I was taught that consuming cholesterol-rich foods could lead to heart troubles down the line.
A Month of 24 Eggs a Day
Our understanding of health evolves over time. Some professionals now argue that cholesterol isn’t as harmful as once thought. While I’m no medical expert and wouldn’t recommend consuming 24 eggs daily, Dr. Norwitz’s findings offered intriguing insights.
According to the doctor’s YouTube updates, his cholesterol didn’t spike as anticipated over the course of consuming 700 eggs in a month.
Instead, he observed a decrease in his LDL cholesterol levels. Initially, his LDL cholesterol decreased by two percent within the first two weeks. Remarkably, it further decreased by 18 percent in the subsequent two weeks.
The underlying science Dr. Norwitz discussed revolved around how the liver regulates cholesterol production based on diet. Notably, when he introduced more carbohydrates, his LDL levels balanced effectively.
“The extra dose of carbs overtook the high cholesterol intake,” he shared, as cited by the New York Post.
In the last two weeks of his experiment, he incorporated fruits like blueberries, bananas, and strawberries, leading to the substantial drop in LDL cholesterol.
Have you ever attempted an unusual food challenge or experimented with a new diet? Share your experiences!