Just like car owners need to understand the importance of checking their oil and other fluids, all off us need to routinely have our cholesterol checked. High cholesterol is a primary risk factor for heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease. The good news is that it's easy to correct if caught early, before irreversible damage is done.
Tips and Warnings
- Have your blood drawn before making any big changes in your diet and lifestyle. Always use a licensed clinical laboratory.
- Take your results with a grain of salt. There is a margin of error in all tests. If one component is particularly high, have the test run again.
