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Dave Osofsky wrote:
> I read the book "The Cholesterol Myth", and I agree with the author's
> conclusion that heart disease being caused by high cholesterol is
> questionable, but at the same time, he does point out that VERY high
> cholesterol levels CAN be dangerous, and I have a family history of high
> cholesterol. Unmedicated, and following a crappy diet, my cholesterol
> has
> been as high as 425. My goal in following a largely paleo diet is not
> only
> weight loss, but also to be able to get off the cholesterol meds.
A cholesterol level that high may indicate a genetic condition called
"familial hypercholesterolemia" which is probably not related to diet.
But even Ravnskov concedes that this condition can be of some concern,
so I wouldn't dismiss it without medical consultation.
Todd Moody
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