What Might Happen Your High Cholesterol Level is Left Untreated?

Cholesterol and fats will continue to build a plaque formation as you age. Eventually, the possibility that your arteries will narrow to a point that a heart attack or stroke will occur increases. Also, hypertension, lack of physical activity, and smoking will exacerbate this process.

What Can You Do if Your Cholesterol is High?

• Decrease Total Fat in the Diet
• Decrease Saturated Fat in the Diet
• Increase Complex Carbohydrate, Fruit, and Vegetable Consumption
• Engage in Regular Physical Activity
• Reduce Weight if Overweight
• Take Medications if Prescribed