Just keep in mind that the “desirable” number for total cholesterol will evolve as new science emerges. I just heard on Kiefer's podcast yesterday, Dr. Mark Gordon talking about specific risks if your cholesterol is under 200.I have Jimmy Moore's Cholesterol Clarity book, but I haven't read it yet. He is the man to go to for this subject, IMO. He used to help people interpret their results if you would email him directly. Not sure if he will do that anymore or not. But there is probably a lot of info on his site (Livin La Vida Low Carb).