2023-10-19 21:07:32
The excessive intake of carbohydrates can generate excessive levels of triglycerides. It is also common for sedentary patients or those who abuse the intake of ultra-processed foods and products to have high levels of this lipid in the blood; Despite the above, it is important to mention that there are people who are genetically more predisposed to having high levels of this fat in the body.
The endocrinologist Gustavo Adolfo Parra Serrano, in conversation with SEMANA, emphasized the importance of a patient with excessive levels of triglycerides in the blood seeking professional help to begin medication and treatment, so that the patient’s health situation does not deteriorate. complicate
“Triglyceride values that are over 880 are considered severe hypertriglyceridemia and in these cases it is mandatory, apart from making lifestyle changes, to consult with a specialist due to the high risk of pancreatitis. Triglycerides greater than 800, greater risk of pancreatitis and need priority consultation for both nutritional and pharmacological management.
Dr. Parra mentions that both to prevent and reduce the levels of this lipid in the blood, it is essential to eradicate all ultra-processed products from the diet. It is also important to reduce the sugar that is usually present in bakery or pastry products; sugary drinks should also be left off the diet list, even natural fruit juices.
High triglycerides can cause a heart attack. | Photo: Photo: Getty Images
The endocrinologist in the middle of the dialogue with SEMANA emphasized the importance of all patients with triglycerides doing physical activity daily. In general, people do not usually have time to go to the gym or do long days of training; However, it is vitally important that these patients move to improve their insulin resistance, which will directly reduce their blood triglyceride levels.
“If it is better to do weights than aerobics, it can be combined, but the important thing is that you start doing physical activity every day of your life,” the professional highlighted.
When talking regarding diet, a patient with high levels of triglycerides in the blood must be extremely careful with what they consume daily. Although the abuse of carbohydrates increases the levels of this substance in the bloodstream, it does not mean that the patient has to give them up, the point is to consume them in the appropriate portions and in turn these must be real but not processed.
The endocrinologist mentions some foods that may be present in the eating plan of a patient with triglycerides and suggests the appropriate quantities that should make up a dish depending on the food group to which each product belongs.
Healthy foods are essential for regulating cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. | Photo: Getty Images
Carbohydrates: rice, potato, cassava, rice, beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, in one third of the plate, that is, one third of the plate should be real carbohydrates. Protein: meat, pork, fish, egg, chicken, one third The plate must contain this type of food. Fruits: they can be eaten mid-morning, mid-followingnoon combined with cheese. Nuts: almonds, cashews and walnuts.
A healthy diet is essential to avoid an increase in triglyceride levels. | Photo: Gettyimages
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