My initial response to your post as someone who struggles to keep her cholesterol in line was, "oh, sure, go ahead and gloat", but I suppose, like anything, too low can be a problem just as too high can. Never thought about it.
That said, may I suggest that you take what you read from that web site and put it through a very strong filter. He has some very good information, but he can cross over the fringe very quickly.
Personally, my favorite source for the cross-over between traditional and scientific medicine is the People's Pharamcy (http://www.peoplespharmacy.org/index.asp). I tend to believe they do a better job at research than Dr. Mercola. If you search for low cholesterol on their site, they have some references to articles.
Sorry to interject, but needless to say I've been "Dr. Mercola quoted" to exhaustion.
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02-19-2007, 05:12 AM #1
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02-19-2007, 05:28 AM #2
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I'm going to echo what Thorn said about Mercola's website. Lots of people consider him a bit of a nut. Much of what he says is based on his wish to sell stuff. I also periodically check Dr. Weil's site. Admittedly he sells stuff too,
but he has a much better reputation.
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02-19-2007, 01:23 PM #3
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Your cholesterol sounds excellent to me.
I'd focus on continuing to exercise and eat well- and not worry about it any more than that.
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02-19-2007, 04:25 PM #4
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I posted these numbers back in October.
Total cholesterol = 166
TRI = 58
HDL = 82
LDL = 72
My nurse practioner was ecstatic as were all my docs. No one mentioned worry about it being too low.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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02-19-2007, 04:42 PM #5
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Hi Emily,
I have low cholesterol. I've always had low cholesterol, probably because I don't like meat that much. And I've had a high fiber diet most of my life.
I asked my doctor if my cholesterol could be too low. He said "NO!", that my cholesterol is fine. I am very healthy, except for arthritis in my spine, and the arthritis is mild, not severe. I've never suffered from depression or anxiety or any type of mental disorder.
My last cholesterol was:
Total - 109
Trigs - 110
HDL - 46
LDL - 41
My cholesterol has been under 150 for the last 20 years, and under 120 for the last 5 years.
Darcy
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