Can people with high blood lipids take blood tonics?

Dec 25, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Can you take blood-tonifying supplements if you have high blood lipids?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Renling
High blood lipid levels should not be treated with blood-nourishing remedies. Instead, individuals should seek timely medical attention, undergo evaluation and treatment from an endocrinology specialist, and adopt healthy dietary and exercise habits to lower blood lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Blood lipids are a type of fat in the bloodstream, including free fatty acids, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Elevated blood lipid levels can lead to atherosclerosis, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If blood lipid levels are high, prompt assessment and treatment by an endocrinologist are essential. The endocrinologist will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your lipid profile to reduce lipid levels, alleviate symptoms of atherosclerosis, and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Patients should improve their eating habits by reducing intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods, consuming more vegetables and fruits, and maintaining regular physical activity to lower blood lipid levels.