Cholesterol has a bad reputation. But, it’s actually an essential part of how your body functions: it plays a key role in hormone, vitamin D and bile production, cell repair and energy metabolism. As we move through midlife, changes in hormones, weight and metabolism can influence cholesterol levels – sometimes quietly, sometimes noticeably. Understanding these changes is an important part of supporting your long-term metabolic health.

Midlife fatigue is common, but it is not simply a matter of getting older. Hormonal shifts, blood sugar regulation, stress load and metabolic health all influence how your energy feels in your forties and fifties.

Perimenopause is the gradual hormonal transition before menopause, often beginning in the mid-40s. Fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone can affect mood, sleep, energy, metabolism and cycle patterns in ways that feel unfamiliar. Understanding what’s happening biologically helps explain why symptoms vary and why personalised support during midlife matters.