Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia is blood status when one or several of lipids in blood (serum) are higher than normal level.




Hyperlipidemia Types:
• Hypercholesterolemia (high level of cholesterol in blood)
• Hyperlipidemia grade triglycerides (high level of triglyceride in blood)
• Mixed hyperlipidemia (both high level of cholesterol & high level of triglyceride)
• Low high-density lipoprotein hyperlipidemia (high level of LDL-lipoprotein in blood)
• Primary hyperlipidemia is due to genetic lipid metabolism disorder, environmental factors, dietary factors, smoking or alcohol abuse.
• Secondary hyperlipidemia is due to poor control of diabetes, hypothyroidism, drinking, obesity, dialysis, biliary obstruction or some drugs.

Hyperlipidemia may lead to Obesity, Heart Diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes, Gallstone formation & Pancreatitis, aggravate Hepatitis  and even cause Cancer.

Lifestyle Modification to prevent HYPERLIPIDEMIA
• Regular medical examination particularly of lipid profile and cholesterol levels.
• Dietary modifications.
• Regular physical activity and exercise.
• Avoiding smoking and drinking.
• Constant prevention or control of other lifestyle related health problems or keep a check if already present like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc.

Dietary Management of HYPERLIPIDEMIA
• Limit the use of fat to and high cholesterol foods. Avoid consumption of organ meats, red meat and saturated animal fat.
• Limit the intake of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates.
• Limit the intake of salt and processed food.
• Include whole grains, pulses and legumes, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk and milk products in the diet.
• Diet must provide adequate quantities of fiber and fluid.
• Quit smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages as it adds to empty calorie content of the diet without adding any beneficial nutrients.
• Keep diet balance, right proportion per meal, eat less at dinner.
 

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