This very talked-about study started by testing blood cholesterol levels in the patients. It was found that among the cancer patients the blood cholesterol level starting going down eight years before the person died of cancer.

There was another study, this time from Russia, which showed those people who had low cholesterol level were more inclined to drink heavily and grow thinner over the time than those who had normal cholesterol levels. Besides, the low cholesterol people were found to be less educated though this fact doesnt seem to have a medical angle but the experts are yet to find how these two things are related.

Though there is no evidence to show that low cholesterol level makes your life shorter. Yet, if you feel you have low level of cholesterol in your blood, visit a doctor forthwith and have yourself examined. Low cholesterol levels may be an early indication of developing cancer, and, as we all know, if detected early, cancer can be effectively treated.

So, you need not worry yourself too much about having low cholesterol, but must keep having regular checks-up. Medical experts are yet to figure out as to what all complications can be caused due to low cholesterol. Whether it is an indication of a disease or a problem itself, is yet to be known. The best way is to keep oneself informed about the goings on in ones body. So, make regular appointments with your physician and do keep them. If work leaves you with less time, get a cholesterol test kit to check the cholesterol level at home. And the moment you see any alarming fluctuations, let your doctor know immediately.