Can drinking hawthorn tea help lower blood lipid levels?
Disease description:
Recently, my blood lipid levels have been high, and a friend suggested drinking hawthorn tea. I would like to ask, can drinking hawthorn tea help lower blood lipids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Drinking hawthorn-infused water may have a certain auxiliary effect in lowering blood lipids, but it cannot be equated directly with pharmaceutical treatment.
The flavonoid substances in hawthorn, such as hyperoside and quercetin, are the main active components for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases and lowering blood lipids. These components can inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver, thereby helping to reduce blood lipid levels.
The effect of hawthorn-infused water in lowering blood lipids is relatively limited. It may benefit individuals with mildly elevated lipid levels, but for patients with very high lipid levels, simply drinking hawthorn water may not achieve the desired lipid-lowering effect.
Therefore, patients with high blood lipids should undergo drug treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician, such as with medications like simvastatin tablets or fenofibrate tablets, which can more effectively lower blood lipid levels. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to dietary control and appropriate physical exercise to comprehensively improve their lipid profiles.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician. If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
