The average total cholesterol level in the UK is 5.7, the current Joint British Guidelines state that everybody’s total cholesterol level should be 5 or below. If however you have been told that you at a higher risk it should be 4 or below.

As total cholesterol level rises so does the risk of heart attack.

H·E·A·R·T UK has the both the time and the expertise to guide you through cholesterol problems you are facing, remember, if you have any specific problems or queries relating to high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease then call our helpline number (manned by specialist nurses and dietitians and is open from 10.00 - 4.00pm Tuesday and Thursday), tel: 0845 450 5988 or you can contact a nurse or a dietitian on (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

For a quick overview about cholesterol take a look at our Cholesterol page in FAQ.

H·E·A·R·T UK produces a range of factsheets about eating for a healthy heart. Lowering your cholesterol by changing the way you eat can be done. To view these visit the H·E·A·R·T UK website.