How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

Chasing Life

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. 

Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator. 

 

Producer: Kyra Dahring   

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane   

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy   

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom   

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

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2026-03-24 15 min

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