Cholesterol is a household name. But what is it, and what does it do in your body? Here, we’ll explain why cholesterol is essential for health.

What is cholesterol, and what does it do?

Every cell in your body contains cholesterol.

Here, we explain how gut bacteria can influence cholesterol levels. We also ask whether probiotics might help treat high cholesterol.

Gut bacteria and cholesterol levels: What’s the link?

Gut bacteria appear to play a role in blood cholesterol levels.

Oats can form part of a healthy diet, but can they help you reduce levels of 'bad' cholesterol in your blood? Here, we’ll dig into the science.

Can eating oats help manage cholesterol levels?

Can oats reduce cholesterol levels?

Red yeast rice supplements claim to reduce cholesterol, but they’re not as safe or effective as their packaging often suggests.

What is red yeast rice? Can it help with cholesterol, and is it safe?

The FDA has banned many red yeast rice supplements.

There are different kinds of cholesterol, and healthy levels vary by type, age, and sex. We look at recommended amounts and what they mean for your health. 

The different types of cholesterol and healthy levels for your age

Healthy cholesterol levels vary by age.

Learn more about nutrition and the mechanisms behind different health conditions, ranging from heart health and blood pressure to diabetes and mental health.

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What is cholesterol, and what does it do?

Gut bacteria and cholesterol levels: What’s the link?

Can eating oats help manage cholesterol levels?

What is red yeast rice? Can it help with cholesterol, and is it safe?

The different types of cholesterol and healthy levels for your age

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