If you thought high cholesterol was something to worry about later in life, you’re not alone. But new advice has a lot of people wondering if they should be getting checked sooner. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the new guidelines, who should pay attention, and what it actually means for you. 

Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator. 

 

Producer: Kyra Dahring   

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane   

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy   

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom   

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 
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Chasing Life

CNN Podcasts

How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

MAR 24, 202615 MIN
Chasing Life

How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

MAR 24, 202615 MIN

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If you thought high cholesterol was something to worry about later in life, you’re not alone. But new advice has a lot of people wondering if they should be getting checked sooner. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the new guidelines, who should pay attention, and what it actually means for you.  Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator.    Producer: Kyra Dahring    Medical Writer: Andrea Kane    Showrunner: Amanda Sealy    Senior Producer: Dan Bloom    Technical Director: Dan Dzula  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices