What is good to eat for hyperlipidemia?

Written by Li Hui Zhi
Endocrinology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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It is advisable for those with hyperlipidemia to maintain a light diet and avoid greasy food, making sure to remember which foods should not be eaten.

First, try to eat less of foods that are braised or deep-fried;

Second, use less oil when cooking;

Third, it is suggested to consume vegetable oils instead of animal fats;

Fourth, it is advised not to eat certain animal organs. Keep the diet light, and also drink plenty of water to manage hyperlipidemia in a timely manner.

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Early clinical symptoms of hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia early on does not show specific clinical symptoms and is typically indicated by increased blood lipid levels during physical examinations. If it is not taken seriously and left untreated, long-term hyperlipidemia can lead to noticeable clinical symptoms. Mild cases may experience fatigue and weakness. Prolonged elevated blood lipid levels can cause the blood to become viscous and flow slowly, affecting the supply of blood to the heart, leading to palpitations and shortness of breath that worsen with activity. It can also affect blood supply to the brain, causing irritability, restless sleep, frequent nightmares, and even sleepiness. Therefore, it is crucial to treat hyperlipidemia actively upon diagnosis to prevent it from impacting the blood supply to vital organs.

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How is hyperlipidemia treated?

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, first of all, it is essential to control your diet, avoiding foods that are too greasy. Foods that are typically braised or deep-fried should best be avoided. Secondly, when cooking, the amount of cooking oil should be controlled and it's recommended to opt for vegetable oils over animal fats, which are not advisable. Thirdly, if lipid levels remain high after dietary control, it is best to seek medical advice at a hospital and use lipid-lowering medication under the guidance of a doctor. Common lipid-lowering medications include statins and fibrates. The specific type of medication to be used should be based on the advice of the doctor. (Note: Specific medications should be taken under the supervision of a qualified medical professional.)

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How to test for hyperlipidemia?

First, we can take a blood test to check our cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein levels. Second, we can also have a carotid ultrasound to look at the condition of the blood vessels, to see if there is high blood lipid levels, if it has affected the blood vessels, if there is arteriosclerosis, and if plaques have formed. If the diagnosis confirms these conditions, it is advised to control the diet and eat lightly. If diet control is insufficient, then it may be necessary to go to the hospital and choose lipid-lowering medication under the advice of a doctor.

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Lipid profile tests include the following items:

In everyday life, many patients often suffer from hyperlipidemia. Therefore, when going to the hospital for evaluation of elevated blood lipids, it's important to pay attention to the following tests: First, get blood drawn for blood glucose and liver and kidney functions, as patients with high blood lipids often tend to have diabetes or problems related to glucose metabolism, Second, it's important to check blood pressure, as patients with high blood lipids also tend to develop hypertension, Third, it's important to undergo an arterial color Doppler ultrasound. Patients with high blood lipids are prone to arteriosclerosis, and arterial color Doppler ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic tool for detecting arteriosclerosis.

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Can people with hyperlipidemia drink alcohol?

If hyperlipidemia can exclude some secondary causes or diseases, moderate alcohol consumption is permissible, because alcohol can increase the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the plasma. However, research has confirmed that long-term excessive drinking can inhibit the oxidation of fatty acids in the liver and increase the synthesis of fatty acids, leading to excessive production of triglycerides and raising the level of triglycerides in the plasma. Therefore, it is recommended that alcohol intake be generally less than 30 grams per day, and for spirits, not exceed 50 grams per day. Moderate drinking is acceptable, but of course, this excludes cases where alcohol consumption is not permissible, such as in patients with liver or kidney failure or acute complications of diabetes. If the overall physical function is stable and it is merely a case of hyperlipidemia, moderate alcohol intake is permissible.