Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on October 13, 2024

Explore your treatment options to lower your high cholesterol

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Charlotte Muller
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At 17, Charlotte Muller was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), meaning she inherited high cholesterol. Having lost her mom to the disease, she committed herself to a healthy lifestyle. Through diet and exercise, Muller lowered her total cholesterol by 100 points. Medication also helps to keep her numbers in the healthy range. As an FH advocate, Muller hosts the podcast Conquering Cholesterol and runs the yoga studio Breathe Strength.

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Charlotte Muller, familial hypercholesterolemia patient, advocate, and wellness professional, Northport, NY. 

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