Hyperlipidemia is a common chronic disease, due to abnormal fat metabolism or operation, the level of blood lipids in the plasma is too high, and long-term hyperlipidemia will lead to abnormal lipid metabolism, which can cause serious health problems such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and fatty liver.
With the improvement of living standards, people's diets are becoming more and more abundant, but the number Xi of patients with hyperlipidemia is increasing due to the decrease in the amount of exercise, oversaturation and late sleeping.
According to the China Cardiovascular Disease Report, there are nearly 200 million people with dyslipidemia in China. Dyslipidemia is an important risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke, and hyperlipidemia not only increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but also studies have found that it may even induce cancer.
In patients with hyperlipidemia, plasma components such as total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are abnormally elevated or decreased.
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Among them, LDL cholesterol is considered to be the most important risk factor because it promotes the occurrence and progression of atherosclerosis.
The pathogenesis of hyperlipidemia is complex, and is related to various factors such as genetics, diet, and Xi lifestyle habits, such as high-fat, high-calorie, high-salt, high-sugar diet, lack of exercise, smoking, alcoholism, and other unhealthy lifestyle habits such as Xi will lead to an increase in blood lipid levels.
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What are the symptoms in the body that indicate that blood lipids are elevated?
First of all, the most obvious and well-known symptoms are dizziness and headaches. This may be due to increased blood viscosity due to increased blood lipids, poor blood flow, and lack of oxygen to the brain.
If you often feel dizzy or have headaches, especially in the morning when you wake up or get up after sitting for a long time, this may be a sign of elevated blood lipids.
In addition, some other symptoms may also be related to elevated blood lipids. For example, blurred vision, eyelid xanthoma, wrinkles and loss of elasticity of the skin, muscle weakness, joint pain, etc. These symptoms may not be a direct result of elevated blood lipids, but they may be due to poor circulation.
In addition, elevated blood lipids may also lead to some more serious complications, such as heart disease, stroke, etc. The symptoms of these complications may be obvious, such as angina, chest pain, slurred speech, etc. If you have these symptoms, it's important to see your doctor to check your blood lipid levels.
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What are the harms of high blood lipids to the body?
First of all, hyperlipidemia can lead to the accumulation of fat in the inner walls of blood vessels, narrowing blood vessels, which can affect blood circulation. This can lead to a range of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, etc. In addition, hyperlipidemia may also cause obesity, fatty liver and other diseases, further exacerbating the burden on the body.
In daily life, patients with hyperlipidemia may experience symptoms such as headache, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, which may vary from individual to individual, but are all warning signs from the body. Therefore, timely attention to blood lipid levels and effective lipid lowering measures are essential for maintaining good health.
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People with high blood lipids can't eat tofu?
In fact, this is a common misconception, as a low-calorie, low-fat, high-protein food, tofu is completely edible for people with high blood lipids.
First of all, we need to understand that people with high blood lipids need to control their intake of saturated and trans fats, not all fats. The fat in tofu is mainly unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol and are beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Secondly, the plant-based protein in tofu is also very suitable for people with high blood lipids. Plant-based proteins can help lower cholesterol levels in the blood plasma, while also providing rich dietary fiber and trace elements to help maintain good health.
Of course, for people with high blood lipids, eating tofu in moderation is key. Excessive consumption of tofu can also lead to excessive calorie and fat intake, which is not conducive to the control of blood lipids. In addition, during the cooking process, low-oil and low-salt cooking methods should be used as much as possible to maintain the nutritional value and health benefits of tofu.
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Doctor: Not only tofu, 3 kinds of vegetarian food are recommended to stay away
1. High-starch vegetarian food: such as potatoes, taro, yams, etc., because they are rich in starch, which will be converted into glucose in the human body, which in turn affects blood lipid levels.
2. High-fat vegetarian diets: such as fried foods, nuts, etc., although they do not contain meat, they contain high fat, and excessive intake will increase blood triglyceride and LDL levels.
3. High-salt vegetarian diet: such as pickled foods, salted fish, etc., a high-salt diet will increase the risk of high blood pressure, which in turn is closely related to high blood lipids.
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How to control blood lipid levels?
1. Adjust your diet: Reduce the intake of high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt foods, and increase the intake of low-fat, high-fiber foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which can help reduce blood lipids.
2. Moderate exercise: At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, cycling, etc., can promote metabolism and reduce blood lipids.
3. Weight control: Maintaining a healthy weight range and avoiding obesity can help lower blood lipids.
4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake can help control blood lipid levels.
5. Medications: If blood lipid levels are too high or cannot be effectively controlled by diet and exercise, the doctor may prescribe medications.
6. Regular check-ups: Regular lipid check-ups can help you know your blood lipid levels in a timely manner so that you can take appropriate measures to make adjustments.