Low cholesterol/LDL/triglycerides equals depression?

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HI,

I posted this same question on another site, but thought perhaps

Andy or others could offer some insight or info on the risks (if

any) of having too low of a total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides.

My total cholesterol has been very low for at least the past decade

(as low as 113). My LDL/HDL ratio has always been very low (HDL is

pretty high and LDL is low; making a ratio of .8 on my last round of

tests two weeks ago when I applied for Life Insurance).

Triglycerides are also low.

I recently ran across a site that linked depression and

anxiety/agression to low cholesterol. Since these issues have

plagued me for years, I'm wondering if there is any reason to do

some work on improving my cholesterol numbers?

I don't know if there is anything to it, but since taking 1 gram

EFAs daily, my cholesterol values have gone up considerably. When

tested during my last pregnancy (2000), total cholesterol was 113.

In January 2006 it was 123 (non-fasting), and now it tested at 150

(fasting).

How much does total cholesterol fluctuate? Do these numbers mean

anything?

I am off anti-depressants since 10/2004 and feel pretty good at

times, but I know I am not feeling 'normal'. I'm thinking I should

up the dose of EFAs to 2 grams/day (80% EPA/20% DHA).

I am grateful that my cardiac risks are low, but I'd love to live a

long AND happy life.

What to do?

Thanks,

Pam

p.s. currently, I'm chelating with oral ALA (30 mgs; every 3 hours)