Everyone needs cholesterol in their bodies to stay healthy – but once your cholesterol levels veer too high, and for too long, it can lead to potentially deadly health problems further down the road.
Per Heart UK, cholesterol is a blood fat which plays an important role in how our cells work, digestion and even acts as a building block for certain hormones.
But when cholesterol levels get too high, it can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Unfortunately, many people don’t realise they have high cholesterol as it doesn’t really cause any symptoms.
The only way to tell is with a cholesterol check – some people might be able to access this free via their NHS GP, for example: if you’re 40+, overweight, or high choles...
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