Managing Cholesterol
What is Cholesterol

What is Cholesterol

We all know that a high cholesterol level is bad for our health, but not many of us don’t know about the role of cholesterol in our bodies. Find out more about the good and bad cholesterols and how you can get the balance just right for a healthy heart. Read more...

How cholesterol affects your heart

How cholesterol affects your heart

Raised cholesterol can have an adverse effect on your heart health, as it causes the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries which results in them narrowing. This restricts your blood flow which can lead to angina, heart attack and stroke. Read more...

Plant Sterols

Plant Sterols

What role do plant sterols play in lowering cholesterol?
Plant sterols have been known for their cholesterol-lowering properties for over 50 years. Although we all consume plant sterols every day in our diet, the amount we eat is typically not enough to have a cholesterol lowering effect. Read more...

Cholesterol and the menopause : are you informed?

Many women going through the menopause visit their doctor to alleviate its short-term effects, such as hot flushes, but experts are urging health care professionals to look ahead to the more long-term changes that are taking place in order to reduce CVD risk among women 45+. Read more...