LDL cholesterol is low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high LDL cholesterol belongs to the category of “lipid turbidity” in Chinese medicine, etc. Proprietary Chinese medicines to reduce LDL cholesterol include Lipitor capsule, Hawthorn Essence Lipid-lowering Tablet and Lipotropic Granule.
1. Lipitor capsule: mainly composed of red yeast, it has the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating food, removing dampness and phlegm, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and can be used in the treatment of splenic stasis and stagnation, which is manifested as shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, headache and so on, and can also be used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
However, Lipitor capsule should be used with caution for pregnant and lactating women, and the adverse reactions are not clear.
2.Hawthorn Extract Lipid-lowering Tablets: composed of hawthorn extract, etc., it has the efficacy of lowering blood lipids, and can be used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, and also can be used as the auxiliary treatment of coronary heart disease and hypertension, but it is forbidden for those who are allergic to this product, and its adverse reaction has not yet been clarified.
3. Lowering Lipids Granules: It is composed of hawthorn (core removed), Prepared Fleeceflower, Cassia Seed, etc. It has the efficacy of lowering blood lipids and softening blood vessels, and can be used to enhance coronary artery circulation, anti-arrhythmia and the treatment of hyperlipidemia. The adverse reactions and contraindications of this product have not been clarified.
If the above proprietary Chinese medicines are used reasonably, they generally have certain therapeutic effects, but it is recommended to take the medicines under the discriminative guidance of a doctor or pharmacist to prevent harm caused by improper use of medicines. In addition, it is recommended that scientific diet, balanced nutrition, usually should pay attention to the intake of dietary fiber, but also should be regular physical exercise, to avoid obesity, as far as possible to quit smoking and alcohol.