On Mon, 16 Apr 2001, Amadeus Schmidt wrote:

> I just wanted to mention what I read these days from a book:
>
> The author claims that the cholesterol level in several patients decreased
> from drinking "enough" water before the meals, means 2 glasses (1/2 l) befor
> each meal. From some 200 to quite normal within a few weeks (2 months).
>
> The reasoning is, that the cholesterol is produced from the body to enhance
> the cell walls in the process of dehydration.

That's certainly an interesting hypothesis.  Are any published
studies mentioned in the book?  I'd be very interested to read
more about this.  If true, it's a good example of how some
seemingly irrelevant details can change everything.

Todd Moody
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