High Cholesterol Levels

The Various Underlying Causes of High Cholesterol Levels

• Age (cholesterol levels increase with age)
• Alcohol consumption
• Diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol
• Inactive lifestyle
• Gender (men have higher cholesterol)
• Heredity
• Level of physical activity
• Weight- overweight
• Inherited genetic condition (familial hypercholesterolemia) in some cases.
• Certain medical conditions, like diabetes, hypothyroidism, liver disease, and kidney disease can raise cholesterol levels.