Common Causes of High Blood Cholesterol

• Taking too much saturated fats, which raises LDL-cholesterol (the 'bad' cholesterol) and lowers HDL-cholesterol levels (the 'good' cholesterol) in the blood.
• Taking too much cholesterol-rich food, which raises total blood cholesterol level.
• Taking too little fibre, which is needed for excretion of cholesterol.
• Lack of exercise, which results in blood fats/ cholesterol not being used up.
• An inherited tendency for your own liver to produce too much cholesterol.

What You Can Do

• If you are overweight, attempt to reduce weight. See your doctor if you are obese.
• Take less fats in general, especially saturated fats.
• Cut down on cholesterol-rich food like brains, kidney, crab, fish roe.
• Take more high-fibre foods like cereals, fruits and vegetables.
• Quit smoking.
• Do aerobic exercises.