Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.
Cholesterol levels in the UK are measured in millimoles per litre (mmol/L). “For most people, a total cholesterol level of 5 or below is considered healthy,” says Dr Chun Tang, GP and medical ...
A medical professional has shared advice on how to reduce cholesterol levels without resorting to statins. Responding to a patient who was struggling with the side effects of the drug, they said ...