Food does not have the effect of lowering cholesterol, and patients with high cholesterol cannot use food instead of medication to treat hypercholesterolemia.
High cholesterol and lifestyle are closely related. Patients with high cholesterol should exercise more, lose weight, stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and ensure appropriate physical activities. In terms of diet, it is necessary to reduce the intake of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, and eat more unsaturated fatty acid-containing foods, such as fish, shrimp, lean meat, soy products, whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
After the discovery of elevated cholesterol, daily life should also pay attention to try to control the intake of cholesterol, eat less animal offal and brain, etc..
If cholesterol is still not well controlled after improving lifestyle and healthy diet, cholesterol-lowering medication should be added. Generally, statins are preferred, such as atorvastatin and resuvastatin, etc. If cholesterol is still not well controlled, ezetimibe tablets can also be used under the guidance of a physician.
Food cannot be used as a substitute for medication to lower cholesterol. Patients with high cholesterol are advised to consult an endocrinologist for standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician.