As long as your cholesterol is below a certain number, you're fine

Myths and truths about cholesterol and your health

Here are some common misconceptions about cholesterol and the truth behind them

By Kat Tancock

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The myth: As long as your cholesterol is below a certain number, you're fine

The truth: "There’s a graded relationship between cholesterol and risk of heart disease," says Dr. Karl Iglar, associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. "Even if you’re meeting the target for your risk group you can still lower your cholesterol more and thereby lower your risk."