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Cholesterol
Find out why all adults should have their cholesterol levels measured, what your cholesterol results mean and how to reduce your cholesterol if necessary.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is needed to form cell membranes, bile salts and some hormones, however, too much cholesterol can be harmful to the body.
Cholesterol and your arteries
Three diagrams show you how a build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked.
Cholesterol lowering
Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause fatty deposits to build up in the blood vessels making it extremely difficult for the blood to flow through freely.
Cholesterol lowering margarines
Find out the facts behind fat-lowering margarines containing plant sterols and stanols, the functional foods that claim to lower cholesterol.
Cholesterol lowering through lifestyle changes
Learn some of the lifestyle changes that can help reduce cholesterol.
Cholesterol overview
High blood cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. By eating less saturated and trans fats you can help to lower your LDL or 'bad' cholesterol.
Cholesterol tests
Cholesterol tests are important in assessing your risk of heart disease. Find out what they measure and who should be tested.
Cholesterol: check your levels
It is sensible for all adults to have their cholesterol and triglyceride levels measured at least once.
Cholesterol: raising HDL cholesterol reduces cardiovascular risk
Raising the level of HDL cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiovascular events independently of effects on other types of cholesterol.
Cholesterol: treatments for high cholesterol
Medications used to lower cholesterol are also known as lipid-lowering drugs. Find out about the different types of lipid-lowering drugs, how they work and how they should be taken.
Cholesterol: what is your target?
Measuring the levels of good and bad cholesterol can give an indicator of your cardiovascular health.
Eating frequently may lower blood cholesterol
Eating 6 times a day or more may result in lower blood cholesterol
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited (genetic) condition in which affected members of a family have high levels of LDL cholesterol ( bad cholesterol ) in their blood.
Fats in the bloodstream
There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
Heart health
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
High cholesterol in children
Certain eating patterns and genetic factors can cause high cholesterol levels in children.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
Nuts can lower cholesterol, study finds
Eating nuts can substantially reduce cholesterol levels and could offer a cheap and effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk.
Policosanol for high cholesterol
Policosanol is a natural product, derived from the waxy coating of sugar cane, now available in Australia to lower high blood cholesterol.
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts.
Tomato ingredient lycopene lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
Lycopene, a substance found in tomatoes and other red fruits, can lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure when taken in high doses, a study shows.
Triglycerides
Find out about triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood.
Cholesterol is needed to form cell membranes, bile salts and some hormones, however, too much cholesterol can be harmful to the body.
Cholesterol and your arteries
Three diagrams show you how a build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked.
Cholesterol lowering
Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause fatty deposits to build up in the blood vessels making it extremely difficult for the blood to flow through freely.
Cholesterol lowering margarines
Find out the facts behind fat-lowering margarines containing plant sterols and stanols, the functional foods that claim to lower cholesterol.
Cholesterol lowering through lifestyle changes
Learn some of the lifestyle changes that can help reduce cholesterol.
Cholesterol overview
High blood cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. By eating less saturated and trans fats you can help to lower your LDL or 'bad' cholesterol.
Cholesterol tests
Cholesterol tests are important in assessing your risk of heart disease. Find out what they measure and who should be tested.
Cholesterol: check your levels
It is sensible for all adults to have their cholesterol and triglyceride levels measured at least once.
Cholesterol: raising HDL cholesterol reduces cardiovascular risk
Raising the level of HDL cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiovascular events independently of effects on other types of cholesterol.
Cholesterol: treatments for high cholesterol
Medications used to lower cholesterol are also known as lipid-lowering drugs. Find out about the different types of lipid-lowering drugs, how they work and how they should be taken.
Cholesterol: what is your target?
Measuring the levels of good and bad cholesterol can give an indicator of your cardiovascular health.
Eating frequently may lower blood cholesterol
Eating 6 times a day or more may result in lower blood cholesterol
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited (genetic) condition in which affected members of a family have high levels of LDL cholesterol ( bad cholesterol ) in their blood.
Fats in the bloodstream
There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
Heart health
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
High cholesterol in children
Certain eating patterns and genetic factors can cause high cholesterol levels in children.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
Nuts can lower cholesterol, study finds
Eating nuts can substantially reduce cholesterol levels and could offer a cheap and effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk.
Policosanol for high cholesterol
Policosanol is a natural product, derived from the waxy coating of sugar cane, now available in Australia to lower high blood cholesterol.
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts.
Tomato ingredient lycopene lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
Lycopene, a substance found in tomatoes and other red fruits, can lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure when taken in high doses, a study shows.
Triglycerides
Find out about triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood.
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