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"However, judging by your symptoms, we may need to take a hard look at your eating habits."
In the famous hospital, Dr. Li, a family doctor, looked at Pan Dawei solemnly, and his words were full of unquestionable rigor.
Pan Dawei is a busy software engineer who usually works under high pressure and works overtime.
Lately, he has been feeling sore, initially thinking it was a consequence of sitting in front of the computer for a long time, but over time, his symptoms did not improve due to the weekend break.
Under the persuasion of his family, he decided to come to the hospital and seek professional help.
The examination process in the hospital was daunting, especially when the nurse came with the test report of dyslipidemia, Pan Dawei couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
His total cholesterol and LDL levels were exceeded, which directly pointed to his irregular eating habits.
"Looks like you're going to need to make some adjustments to your eating habits." Dr. Lee said, beginning to explain in detail the link between diet and blood lipids.
He told Pan Dawei that high-fat, high-sugar foods in the diet will directly affect blood lipid levels, which is directly related to the risk of cardiovascular disease.
"First of all, you have to eat less fried food and fast food.
These are the 'number one killers' who raise blood lipids. Dr. Li had a hint of humor in his tone, trying to ease Pan's nervousness.
He went on to talk about sugary drinks and certain meats that are high in saturated fat, such as lamb and pork, which also need to be cut back on in moderation.
However, Dr Lee's views are not limited to traditional dietary advice.
He put forward a seemingly unrelated point of view, but it is scientifically reasonable:
"In fact, regulating blood lipids is not only about reducing the intake of fat and sugar, but also about adding some specific foods appropriately. For example, bitter melon. ”
Bitter gourd is widely believed in China to have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying and lowering blood sugar, but it is little known for its role in regulating blood lipids.
Dr. Lee explains in detail how certain ingredients in bitter melon can help lower blood lipids.
According to research, bitter gourd contains unique alkaloids and polyphenols, which can effectively reduce the proportion of LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase the proportion of HDL (good cholesterol) in the body.
Dr. Lee also cites a specific case to support his point.
He mentioned a patient who was recommended for strict dietary control due to severe hyperlipidemia.
On the advice of his doctor, the patient began to eat bitter melon at least three times a week, along with other dietary modifications.
After a few months, the patient's blood lipid levels improved significantly, and even doctors were surprised by the change.
After discussing the positive effects of bitter melon on blood lipids, Dr Lee also emphasised the importance of lifestyle changes, especially increased physical activity, to maintain blood lipid balance.
He reminded Pan Dawei that dietary adjustment alone is not enough, and regular physical activity is also essential to improve the body's metabolic function and reduce blood lipid accumulation.
At the end of the article, Dr. Lee does not make a traditional summary, but asks a question:
"We already know that bitter melon has a positive effect on regulating blood lipids, but does this unique effect of bitter melon apply to everyone?"
An in-depth analysis of this issue reveals that while bitter melon has many health benefits, its effects can vary from person to person.
People with different physiques may react differently to bitter gourd, especially those with weak gastrointestinal function may not be suitable for consuming too much bitter gourd.
Therefore, more clinical studies are needed to verify the universality and safety of bitter gourd as a universal dietary therapy regimen for blood lipid regulation.
This kind of meticulous observation and empirical research is an important direction for future research on the application of bitter gourd and other traditional ingredients in modern medicine.
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