Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression

re: Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression

peaplumcakes — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:57 GMT

Malcom, its only possible if you do not have a predisposition to high cholesterol due to genetics. There are people who even with diet and exercise still have rising cholesterol. So while you have your right to remain happy for yourself, many do not fall into this category. They should not feel bad they are forced to go the STATIN route and, I hope you do not judge or assume because diet works for you it is true for everyone.

re: Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression

mrliving — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:20:06 GMT

I do believe it is unhealthy to lower total cholesterol too much; in fact I did this ironically with a high fat, low carbohydrate diet when I first became a raw vegan.

The operative word is statins or any other drug used to manipulate processes in the body artificially.

The problem with the analysis of these cholesterol studies is that they were not done by natural means.

I am 49yrs old, and have been a raw vegan for four years. My 1/30/08 blood work for cholesterol indicated: Total Cholesterol – 146, Triglycerides – 87, HDL – 69, LDL – 60, HDL Ratio – 2.1. Even by conventional standards these stats are excellent. These numbers are with no vigorous exercise, and a low fat raw vegan diet. Trust me; it is possible to attain healthy cholesterol levels addressing diet only!

Your friend in abundant health,

Malcolm Livingston www.myspace.com/rawinthehood

re: Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression

Nikovdh — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:14:52 GMT

My cholesterol levels recently took a nosedive into "normal" limits during my severe depression. I felt better when my Cholesterol was at 242 (Low Carb, high fat diet). I just started drinking raw milk again because I recently developed food intolerances to everything along with my severe depression. I am back to the lower carb diet w/ plenty of butter & meat, fish oils, raw milk. and feeling better.. my cholesterol level is probably going up again.. but I'd rather feel better. Even though my cholesterol gets higher, its most likely the "big fluffy" type LDL on a low carb diet.