Has the 'bane' of hyperlipidemia been found? Reminder: 3 kinds of abnormalities appear on the face, seek medical attention as soon as possible

Mr. Chen, young and promising, is only 35 years old. With his hard work, he is already the manager of a construction company. In order to take his career to a higher level and draw more orders, he often wandered around in various wine bureaus. Slowly, his stomach swelled a little bit, becoming a "middle-aged greasy man".

During a physical examination at the beginning of the year, Mr. Zhang was found to have hyperlipidemia. The doctor warned him that he must lower his blood lipid levels, otherwise the consequences would be serious, and suggested that he should eat less high-fat foods in his daily life to avoid a sudden increase in blood lipids.

So after going back, Mr. Chen seldom eats meat. He usually eats mainly vegetarian meals for three meals, but his taste is more focused on taste. Even if he eats vegetarian food, he likes to eat fried potato chips, fried eggplant, and some fried vegetables .

3 months later, I went to the physical examination. The results showed that Mr. Chen's blood lipids not only did not decrease, but also increased. This made Mr. Chen very puzzled. Why did he eat less meat and his blood lipids still increased?

1. Why does vegetarianism also increase blood lipids?

Perhaps in most cognitions, the rise in blood lipids is mostly due to "eating too much meat" and "eating too much". If the diet is lighter, blood lipids can drop, but this is actually a misunderstanding.

Let’s first understand what blood lipids are. In short, it is the general term for lipid components in blood, including cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, apolipoproteins and other components. When these values ​​increase, it means abnormal blood lipid metabolism.

A high-fat diet is a key cause of abnormal blood lipid metabolism . But why do some people eat less meat, and their blood lipids will rise?

In fact, there are many reasons for this, such as excessive intake of carbohydrates , which will also be converted into fat after digestion in the body, and deposited under the skin or in the internal organs and blood, resulting in increased blood lipids.

In addition, long-term excessive drinking, the influence of body obesity, the decline of estrogen levels, and the decline of fat metabolism can also lead to hyperlipidemia. It can be seen that if you are not vegetarian you will not get hyperlipidemia.

2. Potatoes are "hair products" of high blood lipids?

As for vegetarian food, there is a saying that the high amount of potato starch is a "hair product" of high blood lipids. Is it true or false? Can hyperlipidemia patients still eat potatoes?

A study published in the British Medical Journal has the answer. The study noted that regardless of body weight, consumption of animal protein was associated with higher blood cholesterol levels, while consumption of vegetable protein was associated with lower blood cholesterol levels .

Potatoes are a high-quality source of vegetable protein. This is mainly due to the good nutrient ratio of potatoes. The starch content of potatoes is 8% to 29%, which is lower than that of rice, steamed bread, bread and other foods . The protein content is about 0.75% to 4.6%. Amino acid is 93mg/100g, tryptophan is 32mg/100g, and potassium content is 300g/100g.

Therefore, if the staple food is replaced from refined white grains to potatoes, proper intake will help improve blood lipids and reduce the level of inflammatory response.

However, when eating potatoes, pay attention to controlling the intake. According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016)", the daily intake of cereals and potatoes for adults is 250-400g, and the potato is 50-100g (including potatoes) .

For patients with hyperlipidemia, in fact, these should not be eaten:

1. Foods high in sugar

Excessive intake of sugar can be converted into a large amount of triglycerides after entering the body, and lead to the accumulation of heat, thereby increasing blood lipid levels; at the same time, it will also promote the synthesis of bad cholesterol and increase the risk of hyperlipidemia.

2. Foods rich in saturated fatty acids

For example , potato chips, biscuits, French fries, cakes and other foods are often added with margarine, cream, cocoa butter, etc. in the production process, which are prone to contain high saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids, which are not good for health.

3. Animal viscera

Such as liver, kidney, stomach, intestines, brain and other parts, the cholesterol content in these foods is relatively high, excessive intake can also increase the risk of hyperlipidemia.

3. Blood lipids increase, do not ignore these abnormalities on the face

When blood lipids increase, our face will also have some abnormalities, don't ignore it.

1. Elder ring

That is, there will be a gray-white ring on the edge of the cornea, which is mainly caused by excessive lipid deposition in the corneal edge. At the same time, it also indicates that cerebral arteriosclerosis may occur, and it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time.

2. Yellow patches

If there are small yellow plaques inexplicably on the face and hands, and the color is relatively dark, beware of dyslipidemia.

3. Xanthomas

It is often manifested as an orange-yellow rash on the skin of the inner canthus of the eyelid. It is mainly caused by excessive consumption of high-fat food and lack of exercise, resulting in the disorder of lipid metabolism in the body, which is a signal of high blood lipids in the body.

In addition to the abnormality on the face, elevated blood lipids will have other symptoms, such as dizziness, insomnia, memory loss, vision loss or blindness, loss of appetite, frequent tinnitus and hearing loss, frequent leg cramps , etc.

4. Healthy blood lipid lowering, these 4 suggestions are shared with you

According to the "Beijing 2020 Annual Physical Examination Statistical Report", after analyzing and observing the data of 3.53 million health examinations, it is found that the detection rate of dyslipidemia is among the best. It can be seen that the incidence of hyperlipidemia is not optimistic. How to reduce it healthily and correctly What about blood lipids?

1. Weight control

To control blood lipids, you should maintain a healthy weight (BMI: 20.0~23.9 kg/m2). It is recommended that you reduce dietary calories and increase physical activity.

2. Eat a healthy diet

It is recommended that you control saturated fat (less than 10% of total energy), cholesterol (less than 300mg/day) and trans fat (less than 1% of total energy), carbohydrate intake (50% to 65% of total energy) ).

At the same time, appropriately increase the intake of flaxseed oil, sesame oil, camellia oil, and fish oil to help adjust the proportion of fatty acids in the diet.

3. Regular exercise

Adults aged 18-64 are recommended to do at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity a week.

4. Adhere to medication

People with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, people with high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, high blood pressure and smoking habits, in addition to daily diet control, must adhere to the will and insist on medication .

Hyperlipidemia is a major threat to health, so once found, you should find ways to adjust it in time, such as through proper exercise, reasonable diet and correct lifestyle, if necessary, you can take medicine under the guidance of a doctor, and strive to restore health as soon as possible.

References:

[1] "Why do some people have high blood lipids without eating and drinking? The doctor said the reason! 》. Health Times. 2022-01-18

[2] "Eat more potatoes, stronger muscles! This "high-quality vegetable protein" has been neglected". Life Times. 2021-04-29

[3] "40% of adults will get sick, and this article is enough for the daily management of dyslipidemia! 》. Nutshell.2021-06-04

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