Worried About Cholesterol ? A quick checklist of 5 useful formulas (Beyond total and LDL cholesterol) ! Author: Deborah NG SJ For many years, LDL and total cholesterol have been treated as targets to be pushed as low as possible. However, did you know that individuals diagnosed with cancer often show lower LDL levels years before diagnosis? Also, did you know that LDL may decline due to chronic inflammation, metabolic stress, or increased cellular demand ? A research paper reviewed 19 cohort studies, involving over 68,000 adults aged over 60, showed that ( 1 ): 💥Low LDL cholesterol was often linked with higher all-cause mortality (death rates) compared with higher LDL, especially in older adults. 💥 In many cases, those with lower LDL lived shorter lives, and people with higher LDL actually lived longer. 💥 When it came to heart-related deaths , most studies found no clear link between LDL levels and cardiovascular mortal...