The dangers of having low cholesterol

We know now that cholesterol is essential for life in humans and all other animals. So, isn't it conceivable that if cholesterol isn't available in sufficient quantity, that deficiency could have catastrophic effects?

It has! The following pages demonstrate the harm that can occur when your cholesterol is too low. And 'too low' is higher than you might think. Check out the figures used in the studies quoted: If you are over 50 years of age, for example, the so-called 'healthy' level of 5.2 mmol/l (200 mg/dl) may well be on the low side.

Low Cholesterol Introduction

Low cholesterol increases overall risk of death

Low cholesterol increases death rates in young

Low cholesterol increases total mortality in the middle-aged

Low cholesterol increases death rates in the elderly

Low cholesterol increases stroke risk

Low cholesterol increases cancer risk

Low blood cholesterol compromises immune function

Low cholesterol means more infections and deaths in surgical patients

Low cholesterol increases depression

Low cholesterol increases suicide risk

Low cholesterol increases resistance to authority by adults

Low cholesterol increases mental illness and crime in children

Low cholesterol increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Low cholesterol may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease

Low cholesterol, diabetes and obesity

Low cholesterol increases kidney disease risk

Low cholesterol and sickle cell anaemia