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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What medicine should I take for hyperlipidemia?

In clinical practice, the basic tests for blood lipids include total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. When hyperlipidemia is diagnosed, the first approach is to implement comprehensive treatment measures, starting with therapeutic lifestyle changes, which are fundamental and primary measures for controlling abnormal blood lipids. Medication should be used when necessary, strictly according to indications, and with careful monitoring of adverse drug reactions. The main categories of lipid-lowering drugs include: first, statins, such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, and pitavastatin; second, fibrates, such as fenofibrate and bezafibrate; third, niacin; and fourth, bile acid sequestrants. (The use of these drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What fruits to eat for hyperlipidemia?

First, in adjusting the dietary structure for blood lipids, it is generally necessary to increase the intake of high-fiber foods. This is because it can increase the excretion of cholesterol in the intestines, reduce the absorption of cholesterol, and enhance the clearance of low-density lipoprotein, as well as reduce the synthesis of lipoproteins. Therefore, it can lower plasma cholesterol, especially the levels of low-density lipoprotein. Fruits contain abundant plant fibers, so it is advisable to consume a moderate amount of these fresh fruits in the diet. Of course, some cases of hyperlipidemia are related to obesity. Thus, for some high-calorie fruits such as grapes and watermelon, it is advised to limit their consumption. For example, consuming fruits like apples, cherries, and strawberries, which have relatively lower sugar content, might be better. Generally, all fruits can be eaten with hyperlipidemia, but the intake of fruits with high sugar content should be appropriately limited.

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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.

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Can people with hyperlipidemia eat sunflower seeds?

People with hyperlipidemia can eat sunflower seeds. We know that sunflower seeds contain some unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for the human body. For example, they can regulate blood lipids, lower harmful cholesterol and triglycerides, and effectively control the concentration of blood lipids. Secondly, they can help clear blood clots, reduce and clear visceral fat from food, especially the harm of visceral fat to the human body, and prevent these fats from depositing on the walls of blood vessels, thereby combating atherosclerosis. Some believe that an appropriate supplement of DHA can properly adjust the body's immunity. However, because unsaturated fatty acids are relatively high in calories, excessive intake can also lead to overweight or obesity, so unsaturated fatty acids in the diet should not be excessive. Thus, people with hyperlipidemia can eat sunflower seeds, but should not consume them excessively.

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What exercise should be done every day for hyperlipidemia?

People with high blood lipids, if they do not have significant heart or lung disease, can participate in some aerobic exercises: such as swimming, tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and square dancing. These exercises are aerobic and can help with weight loss. Exercise can consume excess body fat and lower blood lipids. It also enhances heart vitality, improves vascular elasticity, increases blood flow, and increases lung capacity, enhancing physical resistance and overall physical fitness, which can also help to reduce blood lipids.