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.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Cas Kearse" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: Coffee and Cholesterol


> Dave
>
>>I need a new coffee maker, and a lot of the better ones are vaccuum or
>>drip
>>and filter the coffee through a fine metal mesh instead of a paper filter.
>>Is this bad?  Could anyone steer me in the right direction?  Thanks!
>
> A lot of people (I suppose) think it saves trees to use the permanent
> filter
> instead of using throw away paper filters.  I just put a paper filter in
> the
> metal one and my machine works fine.  I have read several studies that
> indicate coffee ups your cholesterol so I have always used paper filters.
> But...
>
> since joining this list I've become aware of the cholesterol myths web
> sight.  My husband has done a thorough search of the net for valid
> research
> on the connection of higher cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart
> disease and has not found any conclusive evidence.  The studies that are
> used for "proof" are flawed and would not be accepted as evidence for
> changing one's lifestyle in any other instance so why this myth is being
> perpetuated to the extent it has is a mystery to me.  Of course it
> wouldn't
> have anything to do with the almight dollar would it?
>
> Good luck on your mission, Cas