Managing Cholesterol

Lowering your blood cholesterol levels can dramatically reduce your risk of serious illnesses like heart attack and stroke. In fact, lowering your cholesterol levels is one of the most important steps you can take in protecting your long-term health. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and other serious health problems.

Everyone is unique, so finding the best way to manage your cholesterol levels will depend on many factors, including your age, weight, gender and your risk of developing heart disease. For most people, making some lifestyle changes is a good place to start.