National Lipid Day

Genetic factors cause primary dyslipidemia and it is inherited. Secondary dyslipidemia is caused by lifestyle factors or medical conditions that interfere with blood lipid levels over time.

Dyslipidemia is more than just bad cholesterol. It’s also an excess of triglycerides — components of fats and oils — in your blood.

With the help of statins or fibrates and a healthy lifestyle, you can usually manage dyslipidemia. The key is to keep taking medications if they’re effective and you aren’t experiencing any side effects. Sometimes people reach their cholesterol targets and stop taking their statins.