Understanding Your Cholesterol Result

Key Information

• Low Risk, High Opportunity: Your cholesterol is slightly elevated, but your overall risk of heart attack or stroke remains low. This means we do not need to prescribe medication at this stage.
• The 3-Point Action Plan:
• Smart Food Swaps: Replace saturated fats (butter, cakes, fatty meats) with lean proteins, oily fish, and nuts. Increase your fibre intake with foods such as oats, beans, and lentils.
• Move Your Body: Aim for around 30 minutes of moderate activity (such as a brisk walk) five times a week.
• Reduce Risks: Cut back on alcohol and, if you smoke, try to quit. This is the single most powerful step you can take to improve your heart health.
• The Goal: These small, sustainable lifestyle changes are often enough to lower cholesterol levels naturally without the need for tablets.

What Happens Next?

Our plan is to monitor your condition. We will arrange to re-check your cholesterol levels in a few months to see how these positive lifestyle changes are working.

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Further Information

For detailed advice on lowering your cholesterol through diet and lifestyle, please visit the official NHS website.

Last reviewed: 10 March 2026
Next review due: 10 March 2029