Can you lower your cholesterol just by changing your diet

[annie]

Statins are used to lower cholesterol but how much can be achieved with changes to diet alone, asks Michael Mosley.

Over the many years that I've been making science documentaries I've covered a huge range of subjects, but there is one that is of particular personal interest. My family tree is riddled with heart disease and I know that, unchecked, my cholesterol scores tend to soar.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33601171

[maureenho]

I've never had mine checked but from what I've read dairy/high fat products can increase your cholesterol.