If your cholesterol has climbed during menopause despite doing everything right, you're not imagining things. When oestrogen levels decline, your liver becomes less efficient at clearing LDL cholesterol - it's biology, not failure. Here's what's actually happening, why it catches women off guard, and what you can do about it without overhauling your entire existence.

Plant sterols look so similar to cholesterol that your intestine gets them confused, which is rather convenient for your heart health. They block cholesterol absorption during meals, leading to a reliable reduction in LDL. Here's the science behind this food-based approach, why you can't get enough from your fruit and veg alone.

Been told you have high cholesterol? About 6 in 10 UK adults have raised levels - you're in substantial company. Your body's being particularly enthusiastic about cholesterol production. Here's what's actually happening and what you can do about it.

While oat beta-glucan’s busy lowering your cholesterol, it’s also quietly feeding your gut bacteria. They turn it into butyrate, which keeps your colon happy. One ingredient doing two jobs without any digestive pyrotechnics.

Oat beta-glucan has impressive credentials: it lowers cholesterol, supports gut health, and has decades of research backing it up. Its molecular structure forms a viscous gel that binds bile acids, while fermenting rather gently to feed your gut bacteria.

Your GP mentions PCOS and cholesterol in the same sentence, and you're left wondering how they're connected. Turns out, insulin resistance is the link. Understanding it means you can actually do something about it.