2 months on Statins

Personally I would come off them now. You don't want to be lower than 3.4, in fact somewhere around 4 or 5 is probably optimum. Up to you.

Good advice from Sanguine but if you are going to stop or alter your tablets, might be an idea to discuss with your doc first.

mo1905 said:

Good advice from Sanguine but if you are going to stop or alter your tablets, might be an idea to discuss with your doc first.

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Agreed, I wasn't advocating doing this without at least informing your GP and discussing why.

snowballnc700 said:

Can someone explain why I need to be concerned about a cholesterol level of 3.4 being too low ?

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Don't quote me but there is research that suggests an association between low cholesterol and increased risk of cancer.

I would think from my readings around this subject that 3.4 IS too low.

A book that might help is the Great Cholesterol Con - Dr Malcom Kendrick. there is another one with the same title. I've only read the Kindle sample, but it too seems pretty good. (Not the same sense of humour though as Kendrick who some people might find a bit flippant).

For me, a man, I'm thinking 5.5 is the level I want to be at, if that helps! For women I think they can work with higher levels than men.

BUT I am not a health professional - get advice.