Low cholesterol and increased mortality in middle aged men

This post contains a synopsis on a study published in JAMA. 1981;245(20):2056-2057 and a recipe for liver and onions.

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Low Cholesterol Level as Risk Factor for Noncoronary Death in Middle-aged Men

Bo Peterson, MD; Erik Trell, MD; Nils H. Sternby, MD

This paper can be accessed at: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/245/20/2056?ijkey=3877316246283a15eb510e55749e8f02eacba1c9&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha

Men with the lowest cholesterol had a 66% higher mortality rate compared to men with the highest cholesterol.

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Recipe of the day

Liver & Onions

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds sliced liver

juice of 2-3 lemons
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 T clarified butter, ghee or lard (use butter if you don’t want to make clarified)

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 T butter

2 T olive oil

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Marinate liver slices in lemon juice for several hours or overnight.

In a heavy saute pan, melt the 2 T of butter and 2 T of olive oil and add the thinly sliced onions. Saute over medium heat for about 1/2 hour or until golden brown.

In a heavy skillet and over a high flame, saute the slices, two at a time, in clarified butter or lard. Transfer to a heated platter and keep warm in the oven.

Serve liver with the onions.