On 6/25/2012 2:23 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> "Ed > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:38:39 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
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>>> Why would you even say that? It is excess carbs that lead to high
>>> cholesterol.
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>> I bet the medical profession would like to hear from you. Go, set
>> them straight.
>
> I don't think I need to! All of the Drs. I have seen and that my MIL has
> seen do know this. MIL had horribly high cholesterol and it was discovered
> that the aids who were feeding her were giving her almost all carbs. Once
> she got into the nursing home and on a more balanced diet, her numbers fell.


That's a lovely story, but it does nothing to disprove that consumption
of animal fats contributes to elevated serum cholesterol levels.