Myths About Cholesterol

Cholesterol Myth: High cholesterol only affects men.
Until menopause, it is true that women tend to have lower levels of bad cholesterol levels. (…)

Cholesterol Myth: I feel healthy and my doctor has not brought up the subject of cholesterol with me, so I must have good cholesterol. (…)

Cholesterol Myth: Eating margarine instead of butter will lower your cholesterol. (…)

Cholesterol Myth: Buying “low-fat” and “cholesterol-free” foods will help me keep my cholesterol down or will help me lower my cholesterol. (…)

Cholesterol Myth |  I'm On Cholesterol Medication - so My Cholesterol Must Be Decreasing
Cholesterol medication should never be seen as an instant solution to high cholesterol. (…)

Myths about Cholesterol that May be Affecting Your Health
If you believe the following misconception and misinformation, you may be making choices that sabotage your chances of lowering your cholesterol:
• Cholesterol Myth: I follow a good diet, so I don’t need to get tested for my cholesterol levels. (…)