Nutrition Experts Recommend 2-3 Weekly Shrimp Servings as 170 mg Cholesterol per 3 Ounces Raises Limits
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Updated · HuffPost · Jun 26
Nutrition Experts Recommend 2-3 Weekly Shrimp Servings as 170 mg Cholesterol per 3 Ounces Raises Limits
1 articles · Updated · HuffPost · Jun 26
Summary
Two to three shrimp servings a week are generally considered safe, with one expert putting that at about 8 ounces weekly, or 6-8 large shrimp.
A 3-ounce serving contains about 170 mg of cholesterol—roughly half a 300 mg daily limit—but dietitians said dietary cholesterol affects LDL less than saturated fat for most people.
About 25-30% of people may be cholesterol “hyper-responders,” while those with gout, hyperuricemia, uric acid kidney stones, asthma sensitivity or shellfish allergy may need to limit or avoid shrimp.
Shrimp still offers high protein, low fat and calories, plus selenium, iodine, vitamin B12, omega-3s and astaxanthin, and experts said steaming, grilling, baking or air-frying can help minimize added health risks.
For people seeking similar benefits with fewer concerns, dietitians pointed to chicken breast, cod, Greek yogurt, egg whites and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines.