The exact amount of time needed to lower total cholesterol varies from person to person. Elevated total cholesterol increases the incidence of coronary atherosclerotic diseases such as coronary heart disease and cerebral infarction, and should therefore be controlled. Lowering total cholesterol levels requires long-term persistence, and the exact duration of effect varies from person to person and is related to a number of factors such as patient compliance with treatment and drug effectiveness.
In order to effectively reduce cholesterol levels, it is important to maintain good lifestyle habits, avoid oily and high-salt diets, get enough rest, stop smoking and drinking, and do aerobic exercise of a certain intensity and frequency.
In addition, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Commonly used medications include statins such as atorvastatin and ezetimibe.
It is recommended to consult a doctor when necessary to receive standardized diagnosis and treatment.