712 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (68%).
r/Cholesterol Traffic & Engagement r/Cholesterol Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Cholesterol Most Active Times When r/Cholesterol Is Most Active
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r/Cholesterol Flair Performance r/Cholesterol Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Result | 319 (44.8%) | 5 |
| Question | 231 (32.4%) | 4 |
| General | 88 (12.4%) | 11 |
| Meds | 48 (6.7%) | 7 |
| Cooking | 16 (2.2%) | 8 |
| Science | 10 (1.4%) | 9 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Cholesterol Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Cholesterol
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ldl | 126 (17.7%) | 8 | 14 |
| cholesterol | 125 (17.6%) | 6 | 10 |
| high | 109 (15.3%) | 3 | 10 |
| statins | 46 (6.5%) | 8 | 18 |
| statin | 40 (5.6%) | 9 | 20 |
| results | 32 (4.5%) | 3 | 7 |
| diet | 31 (4.3%) | 5 | 18 |
| advice | 27 (3.8%) | 1 | 9 |
| hdl | 26 (3.6%) | 2 | 7 |
| apob | 26 (3.6%) | 13 | 18 |
r/Cholesterol Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Cholesterol
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/Cholesterol Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Cholesterol
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
‘But I’m an athlete’
Fixed my cholesterol in 1 year
My LDL went from 157 to 37 and ApoB from 120 to 32 in 4 months—no side effects
My ApoB journey from 115 to 64. No statins
Natural Ways to Lower LDL Cholesterol (ranked by expected effect size, quality of evidence, and safety)
Fact check: Claims linking statins to dementia are false
Lowered my LDL from 191 to 114 in 3 months without medication, 38m
Absolutely did not expect this result
7 month update: lifestyle moved my LDL 8 points, the statin moved it 73. You were right.
My jaw is on the floor ( female, 60, lowered ldl >100 pts with diet)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘But I’m an athlete’ | 134 | 72 | text | Jul 22 |
| Fixed my cholesterol in 1 year | 122 | 26 | image | Jul 31 |
| My LDL went from 157 to 37 and ApoB from 120 to 32 in 4 months—no side effects | 120 | 68 | text | Jul 16 |
| My ApoB journey from 115 to 64. No statins | 101 | 81 | text | Jun 30 |
| Natural Ways to Lower LDL Cholesterol (ranked by expected effect size, quality of evidence, and safety) | 61 | 35 | image | Jul 9 |
| Fact check: Claims linking statins to dementia are false | 61 | 15 | link | Jul 17 |
| Lowered my LDL from 191 to 114 in 3 months without medication, 38m | 59 | 94 | text | Jul 28 |
| Absolutely did not expect this result | 57 | 38 | image | Jul 22 |
| 7 month update: lifestyle moved my LDL 8 points, the statin moved it 73. You were right. | 57 | 51 | text | Jul 30 |
| My jaw is on the floor ( female, 60, lowered ldl >100 pts with diet) | 54 | 50 | image | Jul 31 |
r/Cholesterol Audience Overlap r/Cholesterol Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Cholesterol FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Cholesterol
What's the best time to post on r/Cholesterol?
Based on posting volume, r/Cholesterol is most active on Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Cholesterol?
r/Cholesterol averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Cholesterol get?
Posts on r/Cholesterol average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Cholesterol get most?
On r/Cholesterol, most posts are text posts (68%)