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When to start cholesterol checks

Learn more about your cholesterol levels and how often you should check them.

Reviewed 8/22/2025

Source

American Heart Association. "What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean." https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/about-cholesterol/what-your-cholesterol-levels-mean.