Choose healthier fats and more fibre
Reduce saturated fat and choose olive oil, nuts, and fish, alongside whole grains, vegetables, and fruit.
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Reduce ghee, butter, and fatty or processed meats, and use suitable portions of olive oil, nuts, and fish instead. Include whole grains, vegetables, and fruit, and compare saturated fat on labels. Small changes in shopping and cooking can make these habits easier to maintain.
Activity and stopping smoking
Build activity gradually and seek help to stop smoking. These steps also matter when taking medicine.
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Choose activity you enjoy, such as walking or swimming, and build up gradually so it fits through the week. Activity supports heart health and weight management. Smoking increases heart and stroke risk, so seek quitting support. These steps remain important whether or not cholesterol medicine is needed.
Why medication may be offered
Medicine may be needed based on cardiovascular risk and lifestyle response. Better results may show ongoing treatment is working.
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Medicine may be offered when cardiovascular risk is high or lifestyle changes are insufficient. Statins are commonly used, with other options when needed. Your clinician explains expected benefits and possible adverse effects. Treatment is often ongoing, and better test results may mean it is working as intended.