How to Lower Your Cholesterol

You Are in Control: Managing high cholesterol can feel overwhelming, but it can help to picture it as a personal “control panel” with five levers you can adjust to steer your health in the right direction.
Diet:

Turn Down Saturated Fat: Reduce fatty meats, butter, cream, and processed foods such as biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
Turn Up Fibre & Healthy Fats: Eat more fruit, vegetables, oats, and wholegrains. Swap to unsaturated fats such as olive oil, nuts, and seeds.
Exercise: Moving more helps your body clear “bad” cholesterol. You do not need to be an athlete. Brisk walking or taking the stairs is enough to make a difference.
Smoking: Smoking lowers “good” cholesterol and makes “bad” cholesterol stickier. Stopping is one of the most powerful changes you can make.
Alcohol: Cutting back on alcohol helps your liver remove bad cholesterol more efficiently. Try adding more drink-free days to your week.

You are the pilot of your own health. By making small adjustments to these five levers, you can make a big difference over time.

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For advice on how to lower your cholesterol, please visit the NHS website.

Last reviewed: 15 April 2026
Next review due: 15 April 2029

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