[This article declares: This story is pure fiction, if there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, do not sit in the right seat. 】
59-year-old Brother Liu is a sales manager of a real estate company, socializing all year round, eating a greasy diet, and unknowingly stepping into the ranks of high blood lipids.
During a physical examination last year, Liu's total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were significantly elevated, and the doctor warned him that if he did not change his lifestyle, the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases would be greatly increased.
Brother Liu immediately searched the Internet for ways to lower blood lipids. Some people on the Internet say that oil and salt are the culprits, and quitting oil and salt can lower blood lipids. Brother Liu felt reasonable, and since then, the oil and salt jars at home have completely disappeared, and the clear soup of the meals is little water, and the oil does not stick.
When his wife saw it, she was worried: Lao Liu is so old, can his body eat if he doesn't eat oil and salt? But Brother Liu firmly believes that he has found a "panacea" for lowering blood lipids, and he is not moved at all.
In the blink of an eye, nearly two years have passed, and Brother Liu feels that his body is great, he should eat and drink, and he does not feel weak at all.
But the results of this physical examination surprised him: not only did his blood lipids not drop, but his LDL-C was higher, his triglycerides were also elevated, and he was also diagnosed with mild fatty liver.
Brother Liu couldn't believe his eyes, and hurriedly made an appointment with the hospital's nutrition clinic, wanting to find a professional doctor to ask about it.
Dr. Zhao from the Nutrition Department received a consultation with Brother Liu. After listening to his experience of "oil control" in the past two years, Dr. Zhao couldn't help but wonder: "Mr. Liu, do you have any misunderstanding about oil?
In fact, moderate intake of high-quality fats and fats is beneficial to health, especially cardiovascular protection. The key is to eat the right oil and control the total amount. "
"But I've heard that fats and fats are harmful, and they will increase blood lipids, so you have to avoid them. Brother Liu asked in confusion.
"Oils and fats are also high-quality nutrients that are essential for the human body. "
"The unsaturated fatty acids in vegetable oils, such as olive oil and canola oil, can lower LDL-C, increase beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and protect the cardiovascular system.
On the contrary, saturated fatty acids such as lard and butter and trans fatty acids are the culprits of increasing blood lipids. As long as you consume 25-30 grams of high-quality vegetable oil per day and control saturated fatty acids, you can manage blood lipids well. "
Brother Liu thought thoughtfully: "Then do I have a problem if I don't eat salt?"
"Not bad at all. "
Dr. Zhao nodded, "Moderate salt can prevent hyponatremia and maintain the body's water and electrolyte balance. The daily intake for adults is 6 grams, and it is better to control your situation to less than 5 grams. Of course, the salt should be uniodized. "
"Then in addition to diet, is there any good way to lower blood lipids?" Brother Liu asked.
"Moderate exercise and a healthy lifestyle are also essential. "30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking and jogging, five times a week, can significantly improve the lipid profile." "
Brother Liu thanked Dr. Zhao again and again. He realized that lowering blood lipids is not simply "oil and salt", but to follow the science and vary from person to person.
After returning home, he began to formulate a diet plan under the guidance of a professional nutritionist, with a reasonable mix of fats and a moderate intake of salt; He also insisted on walking briskly for 40 minutes every day, got rid of the problem of staying up late, and had a temperance in gathering with friends.
A few months later, Brother Liu rechecked his blood lipid profile, and all indicators improved significantly, and he excitedly called his wife who was away to report the good news, and he was very pleased.
On the other end of the phone, his wife said with a smile: "It is said that thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, let's still follow science, don't be superstitious and superstitious at every turn." Now you know the truth of 'slow work makes fine work'!"
Brother Liu's story once again warns us that in the face of high blood lipids, we must not blindly follow home remedies and covet shortcuts. A truly effective and safe lipid-lowering strategy needs to be taken step by step under the guidance of medical professionals.
On the basis of a balanced diet, combined with moderate exercise, lifestyle improvement, supplemented by drug intervention if necessary, can both the symptoms and the root cause be treated, and the haze of cardiovascular disease can be kept away.
Write at the end
Let us be like Brother Liu, embrace science, say goodbye to rumors, embrace oil and salt with an open mind, treat health with a responsible attitude, reshape the youthful state under the guidance of science, and we will be able to ride the wind and waves in the long river of years and move forward safely!
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Bibliography:
[1] Chinese Society of Cardiovascular Diseases, Editorial Committee of Chinese Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases.Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Chinese Adults (2016 Revised Edition).Chinese Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases,2016,44(10):833-853.
[2] Chinese Nutrition Society, Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016), Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House, 2016.
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