National Cholesterol Month

Nation Cholesterol Month aims to educate people about cholesterol and empower them to make heart-healthy choices. Cholesterol is a blood fat that plays a vital role in cell function, digestion, vitamin D production, and hormone synthesis.

Did you know that almost 1 in 2 adults in the UK have raised cholesterol.

We all need some cholesterol in our blood to stay healthy, but too much can lead to serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

Cholesterol levels can be affected by several factors including lifestyle, diet, genetics and health conditions such as diabetes. Anyone can have high cholesterol, even if you are young, slim, eat well and exercise because it can be a genetic condition. 

Cholesterol can clog up the arteries that carry blood around the body, making them narrower and causing blood clots. If the arteries become clogged up, the blood does not flow as easily and this can lead to a range of cardiovascular diseases.

High cholesterol is very common, but most people don’t know they have it because it doesn’t usually have any symptoms. That’s why everyone should have a cholesterol check.

There are treatments available for high cholesterol, but it’s usually possible to lower cholesterol naturally with healthy lifestyle changes.

“Small changes can make a big difference” to your cholesterol levels and overall heart health.

#NationalCholesterolMonth and #NCM24.