I have high-ish cholesterol and the genetic marker for heart disease and cannot tolerate any statin currently on the market. Buy I have a low calcium score, a good Endopat result, and a recent very good echocardiogram. My point it that, I'm relying on the available test protocols to keep an eye on things. My cardiologist is reassured so I am too.

My PCP told me of a patient he has who has 'extremely high' cholesterol levels that they've been unable to get lowered. He added that she's also 97 and walks several miles a day including doing her own grocery shopping and housework. And gardens, growing enough vegetables to share with several neighbors. And does short-term foster care for lost pets. In other words, she's doing fine and more than a lot of people a third of her age, lol. I think of her frequently and hope to emulate her at my current age, yet alone in future decades...

Exercise helps the body make more HDL so maybe some of that LDL can be, if not decreased, at least a smaller percentage of total cholesterol.