I’ve had my cholesterol checked annually and this year as before it’s raised. However my GP told me I don’t have to take statins which I’m pleased about as I don’t like taking long term medication unless absolutely necessary. Apparently a high cholesterol is not so worrying for women and a cardiologist may even take some women off their statins. More important is whether or not you smoke, have high blood pressure, have heart disease or a strong family history of heart disease. My only risk factor is being overweight and I hate diets! However what I do like is the way of eating advoted by the Food Doctor. www.thefooddoctor.com I love all his books and recipes. When I eat the way he suggests I don’t feel like eating sugary foods.
