<<The author claims that the cholesterol level in several patients decreased
from drinking "enough" water before the meals, means 2 glasses (1/2 l)
before
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.>>

The Eades argue in Protein Power (p105) that "research suggests that
drinking a large glass of cold water 15 to 30 minutes before a meal tends to
reduce hunger, and as a result you will eat less."

"..the only function large beverages serve during a meal is to allow you to
eat much faster and consume larger quantities of food than you otherwise
would.  Without water of a big glass of iced tea, we eat more slowly, chew
the food better, enjoy the meal more, and eat a lot less than before."

Rob