You’ve heard it, maybe even said it: cholesterol comes from food. What you may not have heard is that your cholesterol also has a lot to do with your family history.

That may explain why your LDL (bad) cholesterol level could still be high, even though you’re trying hard to lower it with diet and exercise.

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You see, in addition to the cholesterol that comes from foods you eat, cholesterol is also produced naturally in your body based on your family history—which means your mom, your dad, even your grandparents can influence your cholesterol.

So, if you’re having a hard time lowering your cholesterol in spite of dieting and exercising, don’t blame yourself. Everyone’s cholesterol comes from 2 sources. And targeting both is an effective way to lower it.

The good news is that you can target both sources with a product that helps block absorption of cholesterol from food and reduces the cholesterol that your body makes.

Important Risk Information About VYTORIN:

VYTORIN is a prescription tablet and isn’t right for everyone, including women who are nursing or pregnant or who may become pregnant, and anyone with liver problems. Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away.

VYTORIN may interact with other medicines or certain foods, increasing your risk of getting this serious side effect. So, tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking. Your doctor may do simple blood tests before and during treatment with VYTORIN to check for liver problems. Side effects included headache and muscle pain.

VYTORIN contains two cholesterol medicines, Zetia (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin), in a single tablet. VYTORIN has not been shown to reduce heart attacks or strokes more than Zocor alone.

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