Im a 56 year old female , 55, 132lbs.  Total Cholesterol of 264, LDL is 155 mg/dL.  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?
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. LDL/HDL ratio and Total cholesterol/HDL 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,