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 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 anemia
