Controlling your cholesterol level is important for everyone, especially if you have Charcot Marie Tooth disease.   People with CMT can't take statins because they are contraindicated and can worsen or accelerate the progression of CMT.  In the first article in our two-part series, Cholesterol and CMT, we give you the basics of cholesterol, plus healthy lifestyle tips to keep you at your best.  Next week, look for our next article, The Top Ten Foods That Fight Cholesterol.