In general, the normal reference range of total cholesterol for adults is 2.85~5.69mmol/L. Cholesterol 8.5 means that the cholesterol level in the body exceeds the normal value, which can cause related clinical symptoms. It is necessary to go to the hospital in time to take relevant lipid-lowering treatment, etc. In daily life, diet control and exercise should also be strengthened. 1. Hypercholesterolemia is a series of clinical symptoms caused by the accumulation of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the body due to abnormalities in fat metabolism. Hypercholesterolemia is often caused by obesity, bad dietary habits, bad life habits, etc., often accompanied by atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular system diseases. 2. In addition to medication, patients with hypercholesterolemia should maintain healthy habits in daily life. Reasonable diet, reduce the intake of high cholesterol food, light diet, but also to strengthen the exercise, improve the body’s immunity. Patients with cholesterol 8.5 should consult the doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.