The body makes the amount of cholesterol it needs regardless of how much you eat. If you eat cholesterol in addition, your cholesterol goes higher. The body isn't stupid. It knows the amount it needs. What she considers low cholesterol may be compared to the average American eating the standard American diet. But, if you read the China study, in some of the provinces, especially those primarily vegetarian, cholesterol of 125 was typical, and there weren't any related health concerns.