Q My parents also had high cholesterol. If it's genetic, is managing it pointless?
A Even with a genetic factor, lifestyle management clearly helps. However, if the hereditary factor is strong, diet and exercise alone may not reach the target, so combining medication with lifestyle management is realistic and effective.
Detailed Answer
Having a family history doesn't make management meaningless. Even if you're genetically prone to high cholesterol, managing weight, diet, and exercise definitely contributes to lowering numbers and reducing cardiovascular risk. However, in cases with strong hereditary factors like familial hypercholesterolemia, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to normalize levels, so combining medication is the safer approach. If there's a clear family history, regular checkups from a young age are important.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, inborn constitution is seen as shaping metabolic tendencies. If there's a genetic factor, your body may accumulate excess more readily than others, so at Dongjedang we focus on consistently clearing that excess and supporting metabolism according to your constitution. Even if medication is needed, restoring metabolism makes management considerably easier.
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