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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
nimrod,
I don't have the reference handy but years ago, I read a report that said studies show very low cholesterol increases the risk for dementia later in life. btw, I paid attention to this report because my father had historically low cholesterol despite eating fatty foods and transfats his whole life. He died of dementia at 78 with the physical fitness and heart of a 50 year old.
My mother is 89 and has had a 240 or higher total cholesterol for decades. Her heart has been strong.
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Mark,
Thank you for the message. When I have asked my doctors about my super lower cholesterol, most tend to shrug it off and say that they don't know of any conditions associated with low cholesterol. I think most doctors have this reaction because they hadn't studied it med school for whatever reason (possibly b/c having super low cholesterol is very rare). I see some articles online now suggesting that researchers are finding a link between low cholesterol and brain disorders like dementia and alzheimers. It appears that some cholesterol is necessary to perform critical functions in the brain on a cellular level. I've also seen some indication that low cholesterol may be linked to liver problems, thyroid problems, and mood disorders.
In light of this, I am making a conscious effort to eat a little more bacon for breakfast to get myself closer to the normal range.
I am also getting my blood work done the first week of every month for the rest of the summer to keep an eye on things.
Thanks for your input.
Nimrod