Total cholesterol of 5.96 mmol/L suggests borderline elevation and can be intervened with the help of lifestyle intervention without lipid-lowering drugs first. Elevated total cholesterol is an important cause of atherosclerosis. Generally speaking, the reference value of total cholesterol is <5.20mmo/L. Generally speaking, when the total cholesterol value is between 5.20~6.20mmol/L, it belongs to borderline elevated status. Therefore, total cholesterol of 5.96mmol/L is borderline elevated. However, if you do not pay attention to adjust your lifestyle, your total cholesterol may continue to rise. Instead of taking medication, total cholesterol can be improved by reducing the intake of fats and oils, especially saturated fatty acids, and exercising appropriately. Generally speaking, we should eat less fatty meat and offal of pork, beef and mutton, and preferably replace them with chicken, duck and fish, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. If the total cholesterol level still continues to rise after lifestyle modification, which is not ideal at this time, it can also be improved with the help of medication. However, it is necessary to read the instructions carefully before taking the medication to be aware of the contraindications and adverse effects. People with elevated total cholesterol should consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor's instructions to adjust the life and treatment, and pay attention to regular follow-up, do not take medication without authorization, in order to avoid medication is not appropriate, damage to the body.