The NHS notes a review of scientific studies into the effectiveness of statins found around one in every 50 people who take the medicine for five years will avoid a serious event, such as a heart attack or stroke, as a result.
The health body recommends maintaining cholesterol levels below 5mmol/L. In the UK, however, three out of five adults have a total cholesterol of 5mmol/L or above, and the average cholesterol level is about 5.7mmol/L, which can be a risk factor in heart disease.
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The NHS outlines a number of other lifestyle changes you may be able to make to lower your cholesterol.
Changing what you eat, being more active, and stopping smoking can also help get your cholesterol back to a healthy level.
Source: Daily Express
