Different types of fat have different health effects. If there is too much of a bad type, it can cause various diseases in the body.
Nowadays, Thai people are paying more attention to their health and diet. Many people try to avoid junk food that is high in fat. If eaten frequently, it will result in “high blood cholesterol”. เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา And may be the source of various diseases, especially diseases related to the heart and cerebrovascular system.
What is hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia is a condition in which the body has higher than normal levels of fat in the blood.
There may be abnormalities in both “cholesterol” and “triglycerides” fats. Which are risk factors for various diseases such as heart and blood vessel disease, blocked blood vessels, cerebrovascular disease, or insufficient blood flow to various organs, including high blood pressure.
Types of blood fat
Many people are familiar with the terms “cholesterol” and “triglycerides,” which are fats that are normally found in the body… But today, we will look at how these two types of fats play an important role in “high blood fat disease.”
1. Cholesterol
It is a type of fat that the body can synthesize itself from the liver and intestines. It is found in animal fats. Cholesterol is an important component of cells in the body, but if there is too much, it can also have negative effects. There are 2 important types of cholesterol:
- HDL (Hight density lipoprotein – HDL) has the function of transporting cholesterol and fatty acids from various parts of the body to help prevent bad fat from accumulating in the arteries. Having high HDL cholesterol helps reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Normal HDL levels in men must be more than 40 milligrams/deciliter and in women must be more than 50 milligrams/deciliter.
- LDL (Low density lipoprotein-LDL) acts as a carrier of fat, cholesterol, to various parts of the body. If there is too much of this type of fat in the blood, it will accumulate on the walls of blood vessels, the blood vessels will become narrow, the blood vessels will become fragile, causing inconvenient blood circulation, therefore increasing the risk of atherosclerosis. Normal LDL levels for both men and women should not exceed 100-130 milligrams/deciliter.
2. Triglyceride
It is a type of fat that comes from sugar and starch or from other foods that help you feel full for a long time. The body will store triglycerides as energy. However, if you have high triglycerides in your blood, you are at higher risk of coronary artery disease. Normal triglycerides should not exceed 150 milligrams per deciliter.
Risk factors: High blood fat
- Genetic abnormalities cause a deficiency in fat metabolism.
- Other health problems such as diabetes, kidney disease, hypothyroidism, being overweight or obese
- Effects of taking certain medications, such as diuretics and steroids
- Eating unhealthy foods, such as foods high in fat, such as animal fat, animal organs, butter, eggs, etc.
- I am stressed and drink alcohol regularly.
How to treat high blood fat, starting with behavioral adjustments
The principle of treating hyperlipidemia is to consider reducing the risk factors along with changing behaviors that lead to various diseases.
- Avoid foods and drinks that are high in cholesterol, saturated fat and sugar, such as fried foods, fatty meats, butter, cakes and animal organs.
- Focus on consuming vegetables, fruits, grains and healthy protein sources such as low-fat dairy products, low-fat poultry (without the skin), fish and nuts.
- Overweight people should control their diet and exercise regularly at least 3-4 times/week, each time for at least 40 minutes.
Lifestyle changes can effectively and sustainably lower cholesterol levels, but in some cases, medication may be required. This should only be done under the doctor’s discretion.
Prevention…of hyperlipidemia
Preventing hyperlipidemia means we need to know the level of fat in our blood and how much of each type of fat we have. Because not all types of fat are harmful to the body, therefore, regular “health check-ups” to know the amount of each type of fat are necessary.
- If you are over 35 years old, you should have your blood tested to measure your cholesterol levels every 1-2 years.
- If your family has a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, you should have your blood tested every 6 months.
Everything depends on ourselves. If we take care of our health and know how to prevent risks, the chances of getting sick will be reduced, allowing us to live a happier life for a longer period of time.