Your body naturally produces all of the cholesterol that it needs. When you take in cholesterol from outside sources, your body produces less to make up for the difference, but taking in too much can throw off the body’s natural ability to regulate levels safely. Our bodies need cholesterol to produce hormones and vitamin D. However having levels that are too high can put you at an increased risk for serious complications. More than 78 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol levels, according to the CDC. In terms of the total population, that is more than one-third of all adults in the U.S.Many people who have high cholesterol may not be aware; people with high levels generally exhibit no noticeable symptoms. A blood test can tell you if you have high levels of cholesterol. At Wellness Method, we look at what is happening to your biochemistry and create a plan to help your body lower its cholesterol levels on its own without the use of medications. We offer a range of programs to help you lower your levels of high cholesterol in the best ways for you, including detoxification/anti-inflammation and functional medicine.