Media is concentrating on diseases associated with high cholesterol while overlooking diseases associated with low cholesterol.But, low cholesterol is also causing some diseases mainly psychiatric.We all know that low cholesterol diet is good for heart patients and prevents heart attacks.But other problems arise at the same time.     Abnormally low levels of cholesterol may indicate:   Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland  liver diseaseMalabsorption Inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestines Malnutrition    The CNN web site has an article on low cholesterol that reports that people with cholesterol below 180 had twice the risk of hemorrhagic stroke over people with cholesterol levels at 230.    High cholesterol probably accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of ischemic strokes. Low cholesterol is the cause of perhaps 7 percent of hemorrhagic strokes.  Saturated fats play a positive role in the human body. They provide a good source of stored energy, they cushion the organs against shock, and they insulate vital tissues against the cold.There are problems associated with saturated fat in the diet, but they are related more to excessive consumption and to the lack of regulating EFAs (essential fatty acids).   Source: http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9902/06/strokes/  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/352216.stm Doctors usually prescribe Interleukin-12 to patients suffering from cancer and heart ailments.Due to this, level of melatonin hormone decreases in the blood. Due to this low level, patient develops depression and suicidal tendency.   … [Read more...]