Symptoms - Cholesterol

Too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart disease. The level of cholesterol in your blood can be reduced with both lifestyle changes and taking medication.

Lifestyle changes include changes in your diet (to one rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fibre foods, lean meats and poultry, fish at least twice a week) and increasing activity (at least 30 minutes on most days).

For some people, lifestyle changes aren't enough to reach healthy cholesterol levels. In this case, your doctor might recommend medication. For many people with heart disease, your doctor is likely to want your cholesterol to be under very good control and so recommend medication, although the lifestyle measures remain very important.