The life-long medication reduce the amount of cholesterol the body makes.
In addition, the national health body advises people to cut down on foods high in saturated fat, such as:
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- Meat pies, sausages and fatty meat
- Butter, lard and ghee
- Cream and hard cheese, like cheddar
- Cakes and biscuits
- Food that contains coconut oil or palm oil
The consumption of oily fish, such as mackerel and salmon, brown rice, bread and pasta, as well as nuts and seeds are encouraged.
Moreover, the NHS suggest exercising for at least 150 minutes each week.
Source: Daily Express