Treating high cholesterol
Good evidence shows that reducing cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, healthy living alone cannot always reduce cholesterol levels enough.
Fortunately there are also treatments available to help reduce cholesterol levels. These can significantly reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious heart problem.
Statins
What are statins?
Medications that reduce the amount of cholesterol in your blood. The most commonly used treatment to reduce cholesterol is a regular dose of statins. Click here for more information about statins.
Find out if statins are for you
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced this information sheet about statins to help people to understand what they do and whether they might be suitable for them.