Any good cholesterol management program will provide you with the guidelines and tools to help you lower your cholesterol and keep you safe from heart disease.
First off, you need to understand your risk for heart disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. High blood cholesterol can lead to coronary artery disease, a heart attack, a stroke and peripheral artery disease. Keeping your cholesterol levels within normal range can substantially reduce your risk of getting these diseases. Putting an effective cholesterol management program in place, and following it, is one way to achieve this. » Read more: Cholesterol Management Guidelines