How to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

Cholesterol is a fatty substance your body needs in small amounts — but too much 'bad' LDL cholesterol builds up in artery walls and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. The encouraging part is that lifestyle changes can lower it significantly.

Lifestyle steps that lower cholesterol

• Cut saturated and trans fats — fried food, bakery items, processed snacks
• Add soluble fibre — oats, beans, apples, vegetables
• Move daily — even 30 minutes of brisk walking helps raise good HDL
• Lose excess weight, especially around the waist
• Stop smoking and limit alcohol

Know your numbers

A simple fasting blood test shows your LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Most adults benefit from checking every few years — more often with a family history, diabetes or high blood pressure.

When medication helps

If your risk is high or cholesterol stays elevated despite lifestyle changes, Dr. Benny Jose may recommend medication such as statins. These are safe, well-studied and genuinely protective for the right patients.

Frequently asked questions