• A pastel-colored calculator with a receipt roll labeled with key cholesterol metrics: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides, symbolizing a calculation of cholesterol levels

Understand your cholesterol test results with our interactive cholesterol calculator

Say hello to your new heart health sidekick. The Oat of Allegiance Cholesterol Calculator helps you plug in your cholesterol levels and see how they compare to healthy targets. It's quick, easy, and based on UK guidelines, including those from Heart UK, the Cholesterol Charity.
Hunting for a UK cholesterol chart by age? This calculator gives you the context you need, faster than you can say “hypercholesterolaemia".

Did you know? Because of genetic differences, women naturally have higher levels of good cholesterol (HDL) compared to men.

Time for a Quick Check-In?

If you’re over 40, have a family history of cholesterol or heart conditions, or haven’t had a cholesterol test before, it might be worth taking the cholesterol test now. You can ask your GP for one (it’s free) or visit a pharmacy for a quick test (they may charge). It’s a simple, practical step to stay on top of your heart health.

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Understanding Cholesterol: What Matters and What Doesn’t

There’s a lot of cholesterol talk floating around, and not just in your bloodstream. We look at some common cholesterol related misconceptions with actual science and the occasional raised eyebrow. From “all cholesterol is bad” to “skinny people are immune,” let's see what holds up and what doesn’t.

Cholesterol: Myth vs Reality

Scroll left to right  Myth or Not?
“All cholesterol is bad.”
Myth
LDL is the baddie. HDL is the helpful mate who clears the mess. Balance is key.
“Lifestyle changes can improve my cholesterol levels at any age.”
Not myth
It’s never too late to start. Small tweaks like taking more cholesterol lowering food or drinks, moving a bit more, and cutting back on saturated fat can help lower bad cholesterol, whether you’re 25 or 75.
“Skinny people don’t get high cholesterol.”
Myth
Sorry, cholesterol doesn’t care about your jeans size. Genetics and lifestyle play a big role.
“Only older adults need to worry about cholesterol.”
Myth
High cholesterol can sneak up early. Starting healthy habits now makes all the difference.
“You’ll know if you have high cholesterol.”
Myth
It’s silent. You won’t feel it but your arteries might. Get a test from your GP.

Explore the Oat of Allegiance Hearty Journal

Curious about natural ways to lower cholesterol? We’ve got you. The Oat of Allegiance journal is where plant sterols, oat beta-glucans and heart-friendly food meet proper research and plain English. Scroll on, read more, and give your heart a reason to high-five you.

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