On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Phosphor wrote:

> What are the different kinds of diets that can lead to low cholesterol
> values? Does a high cholesterol intake diet possibly lead to low blood
> cholesterol values?

Quite possibly, under some conditions.  The Masai, whose diet is
rather high in cholesterol and animal fat, have average total
cholesterol in the 115-145 range. Mann G. et al 1972,
"Atherosclerosis in the Masai," American Journal of Epidemiology,
95:1, Jan. 1972, pp. 26-37.  Their caloric intake tended to be
low, however, so that is another variable to consider.

Todd Moody
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