Good day, Mr. Jelínek,

I have a question regarding cholesterol. The issue is that we have cholesterol in the family - both parents and a sibling. My father even has levels over 7.5 mmol/l despite our efforts to maintain a relatively healthy diet, and my sibling and I are quite active in sports. I therefore assume it may be partially hereditary, and since the body has been accustomed to higher levels for a long time, it might not be as dangerous as when someone has high cholesterol primarily due to poor diet?

Thank you in advance.

If you know that there are cases of higher cholesterol levels in your family, don't wait to have the diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia confirmed or ruled out by a doctor. If the diagnosis is positive, it is worth treating this condition, as it poses a high health risk in relation to cardiovascular diseases. In general, higher cholesterol levels are dangerous and should not be underestimated. Dietary adjustments have a significant impact on this condition; however, it is also necessary to avoid smoking, control body weight, and engage in regular physical activity—dietary changes alone do not outweigh the importance of these factors. If you adhere to all necessary measures and the cholesterol level does not significantly decrease, medication prescribed by a doctor is warranted.

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