[Low cholesterol and pathological manifestations]

Abstract

The paper reviews the literature on the association between hypocholesterolemia and various pathologies. There are few studies on this topic and these are often fragmented and uncertain, in particular with regard to children. However, studies with a wide statistical basis have focused on the different stages of adulthood. There does not appear to be a genuine link between "low cholesterol" and disease in childhood, although the contrary would appear to be true. The authors invite pediatricians to examine this aspect further in view of the major repercussions that it may have on a wide range of factors. For this reason the authors consider it worthwhile presenting this innovative topic and field of research.