What is cholesterol?
Do you have two minutes to watch our video? We explain the different types of cholesterol and how too much bad cholesterol could put you at risk of heart and circulatory disease.
Symptoms and causes of high cholesterol
Test your cholesterol
Learn where to get your cholesterol tested and what your cholesterol levels mean.

Reduce your cholesterol
Our experts answer the 5 most common questions to help you reduce your cholesterol.
Statins for cholesterol
Are you considering taking statin tablets for your cholesterol? Find out more about how they work, side effects and alternatives.
Get the latest on statins and their side effectsUnderstanding good and bad cholesterol
Download or order our free booklet to help you learn more about good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL and non-LDL). Written with simple tips and swaps, it's handy to use whenever you need.
Understanding high cholesterol
Do statins prevent heart attacks and strokes?
Watch our simple video to see how statins cut the amount of bad cholesterol your body makes.
Most common statins mythsMost asked questions
Are there alternatives to statins?
Dr Riyaz Patel talks to us about the top 3 alternative treatments.
Can eggs affect my cholesterol?
We look into the truth about research linking eggs and heart disease.
Are statins safe?
We've answered the top 11 questions you want to know about statins.
What oils and fats should I eat?
Find out about the different types of fats, including the best ones for you.
Fats explained
What foods to avoid with high cholesterol
Our senior Dietitian Tracy Parker explains what foods cause high cholesterol and what healthy swaps you can try instead.
Foods to avoid
Need some help?
If you have a heart or circulatory condition, or you care for someone who does, you can speak to a cardiac nurse on our Heart Helpline.
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