How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?
Chasing Life
CNN
4.5 • 8K Ratings
🗓️ 24 March 2026
⏱️ ? minutes
Summary
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.Â
Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator.Â
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Producer: Kyra Dahring  Â
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane  Â
Showrunner: Amanda Sealy  Â
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom  Â
Technical Director: Dan DzulaÂ
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