How long to lower cholesterol

Treatment and medication
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Hi
I had blood tests at the doctor four weeks ago and one of them came back with a cholesterol score of 5.8
I’ve made the usual dietary changes and taken two benecol products per day.
I’m male, 59 and my average daily intakes over the last four weeks has been
Unsaturated fat:47g
Saturated fat:13g
Calories:1978

I had another pharmacy test(in a machine) today and the score is 3.19[HDL 1.13mmol/l Total Cholesterol 3.61mmol/l]

Is it likely that this could have dropped so far in four weeks or are the test results suspect?

Thanks for listening

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I have heard that Benecol products are quite good.
I would certainly accept these readings from a professional and well done!!
Can you help me please?
I have just been told I have high cholesterol. And been offered Statins from my GP.
I do not want take these .
The question is what type of Benecol products do you take x per day?
regards