<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Im a 56 year old female , 55, 132lbs. Total Cholesterol of 264, LDL is 155 mgdL. Eat pretty healthy, like to walk. Id like to try to reduce my cholesterol through diet and possibly supplements. Im not an unrealistic health nut, if I need to be on meds, so be it. With this info, can you give me your thoughts?  <response>: Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that total cholesterol and LDL levels are not a true indicator or your cardio-vascular risk. LDLHDL ratio and Total cholesterolHDL ratio are better indicators of this risk related to the blood lipid profile. I would like to know your HDL levels in order to give a more professional opinion if you need to take medication for dyslipidemia or not. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, 