argumentA line of reasoning from premises to a conclusion. Like a claim, it belongs to no one who makes it.constitution →
Saturated fat, not cholesterol, is the LDL-relevant component of eggs
forThis argument, if it holds, bears in favour of the claim.constitution →Eggs' LDL-raising effect is caused by their saturated fat content, not their dietary cholesterol content.
The argument
Given that linked claim, eggs carry two lipid-relevant components. Because linked claim while linked claim, the component that governs any LDL response is the saturated fat rather than the cholesterol.
Does it work?
Not yet evaluated.
Premises
- SupportedThe evidence favors the claim, but the examination is incomplete or the evidence is indirect.constitution →Dietary cholesterol intake has only a weak, variable effect on blood cholesterol levels.
- UnassessedNo current assessment. Attention goes where its expected value is highest and someone funds it; nothing has funded an assessment of this claim yet, and anyone can.constitution →Saturated fat intake raises blood LDL cholesterol.
- UnassessedNo current assessment. Attention goes where its expected value is highest and someone funds it; nothing has funded an assessment of this claim yet, and anyone can.constitution →Eggs are relatively low in saturated fat but high in dietary cholesterol.
Where it is made
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