High cholesterol red flag symptom in fingernails should ring 'alarm bells'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

An expert has issued a warning about a discreet indicator of high cholesterol that can be identified by looking at your hands.

While cholesterol is vital for various bodily functions, excessively high levels can lead to severe health issues.It can quietly build up in blood vessels, causing blockages and potentially resulting in hardened arteries that impede blood flow.

Despite affecting approximately two in five individuals in the UK, many people are unaware they have high cholesterol due to its typically asymptomatic nature.Often, people only become aware after experiencing severe health events like heart attacks or strokes.

However, Monika Wassermann, medical director at Olio Lusso, has highlighted a potential indicator that may be visible: your nails.