Re: High Cholesterol & Meats- Important

[Guest guest]

A recent message about cholelesterol and dietary changes has me

somewhat concerned.

I have read this particular message over and over since it was

posted, trying to ascertain if perhaps, I am interpreting the

article incorrectly. However, nothing I am reading has convinced me

of that yet.

Whilst there was a lot of information posted about diet and health

issues in the article, it is only cholesterol that I wish to comment

on.

First of all, the dietary recommendations of the Heart Foundation to

reduce cholesterol levels, do not follow a Vegan or Vegetarian

diet. After reading Bynes article, I was left with the

impression, that this is what he purports.

Secondly, what was stated in the earlier part of the message, about

raised cholesterol and animal fats is incorrect. Consumption of

excessive animal fats and protein WILL raise blood cholesterol. That

is not a myth that needs quashing. That is a fact that has been

proven.

Thirdly, the HDL/LDL theory has not been debunked by anyone.

Contrary to what Byrne's writes, elevated LDL levels ARE

dangerous. To say otherwise, is irresponsible. The patient with

increased LDL levels is the one most likely to suffer a fatal heart

attack.

This article has troubled me for a few days. The people who

responded to the initial question of cholesterol levels and RSS,

were either RSS adults, or parents of older RSS teenagers. It is

imperative that this group of people receive the correct

information.

I have used diet and exercise to help control my son's cholesterol

levels. I do know that the correct diet can work. But it was not

Byrnes recommendations, nor was it a vegan or vegetarian

diet.

I don't mean to ruffle any feathers with this message, I do

appreciate that the article was posted with the best of intentions.

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