In a warning letter sent to the chairman of General Mills (maker of the beloved breakfast classic) and posted on the agency’s website, the FDA says:

"Based on claims made on your product’s label, we have determined that your Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal is promoted for conditions that cause it to be a drug because the product is intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease."

The agency takes special issue with these claims:

* "you can Lower Your Cholesterol 4% in 6 weeks."

* "Did you know that in just 6 weeks Cheerios can reduce bad cholesterol by an average of 4 percent? Cheerios is … clinically proven to lower cholesterol. A clinical study showed that eating two 1 1/2 cup servings daily of Cheerios cereal reduced bad cholesterol when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol."

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Veterinarians have discovered an interesting connection between dogs who chase their own tails and their blood cholesterol levels.  In a study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, researchers took blood samples from 15 healthy dogs that were compulsive tail chasers, along with samples from 15 healthy dogs that did not chase their tails.  When their samples were analyzed, the tail chasers were found to have significantly higher levels of blood cholesterol

Researchers theorize that cholesterol affects the cell membranes which control the flow of brain hormones.  Previous studies have shown a correlation between high cholesterol levels and certain behavioral problems in humans.

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From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Geekazoid.