My Cholesterol was just a hair above what it should be for the 3rd year in a row. Being that I have very slight plaque in my Aorta (That has maintained for 4 years) and so far everything else is clear, my Doctor advised and I agreed to get on meds. It might even reduce what is in my aorta and help with my slight fatty liver too. I guess I cannot complain at age 53 (54 in June) that I am where I am. There's a LOT of people out there on meds and still not able to control things. I intend to be around a LOT longer and keep annoying with my HILARITY!