Cholesterol

Non-urgent advice: Statin Guidance

Your GP practice may advise statin medication if your calculated cardiovascular disease risk is >10% over the next 10 years, have established cardiovascular disease or have a particular condition that increases your risk. 

Download the NICE guidelines Decision Aid for 'Should I take a statin'

Heart UK cholesterol helpline: ask@heartuk.org.uk

Losing around 10% of your body weight can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduce blood pressure, and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. It also eases pressure on your joints, making movement more comfortable.

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Cholesterol

What is cholesterol? Everyone has cholesterol. It’s a fatty substance in your blood that’s produced naturally in your liver. The cells in your body use cholesterol to keep them healthy. Cholesterol is carried around your body by proteins in your blood. Proteins help keep your body’s tissues and organs working as they should. When cholesterol and proteins combine, they’re called lipoproteins. Please visit the links below for more information. 

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/understanding-your-cholesterol-test-results

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/getting-treatment/statins

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/publications/risk-factors/understanding-high-cholesterol

 

 

Page last reviewed: 27 October 2025
Page created: 10 December 2019