Hyperlipidemia is a common finding during health examinations. Fat builds up on the walls of blood vessels when there is too much fat in the blood. If left untreated, it can cause inflammation and worsen vascular diseases such as heart disease (angina-myocardial infarction) and stroke (cerebral infarction-cerebral hemorrhage). Recently, it is defined as dyslipidemia, including hypertriglyceridemia, in which the concentration of triglycerides in the blood is higher than normal. Are there any foods that are good for preventing and controlling hyperlipidemia, which makes the blood cloudy?
◆ Folic acid to help prevent birth defects.. It is also good for preventing and controlling hypertriglyceridemia.
According to a recent paper published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Family Medicine, research results showed that a sufficient intake of folic acid, one of the B vitamins, helps prevent hypertriglyceridemia. Folic acid (vitamin B9) is well known as an ingredient that helps prevent birth defects. It is involved in DNA-amino acid synthesis and red blood cell formation in the body, contributing to preventing neural tube defects in the fetus, so it is recommended for pregnant women or pregnant women. However, as the concentration of folic acid in the blood increased, the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia tended to decrease. Reduced triglycerides, which make the blood cloudy and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
◆ Asparagus
100 g of asparagus contains 224 μg of folic acid. is a noticeable amount. It is also rich in dietary fiber, which is effective for intestinal health and helps prevent and control constipation. It is good for people who want to lose weight due to its low lipid content and low calorie content. It is often eaten as a salad by blanching it in boiling water and rinsing it in cold water. It is rich in minerals such as vitamins C, B1, B2, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, so it goes well with animal proteins such as meat and nutritionally.
◆ Spinach
100g of spinach contains 145.8㎍ of folic acid, which is 29.16% of the recommended daily folic acid intake (0.5mg) for pregnant women. Spinach is rich in iron and is involved in the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells, neurotransmitters, and collagen synthesis. Eating spinach often helps prevent iron deficiency anemia. People who drink alcohol often do not absorb folic acid properly and their need for folic acid doubles. If you like alcohol, you should eat spinach often.
◆ Sesame leaves, perilla oil
Perilla oil made from perilla and perilla leaves (perilla leaves) are helpful in ‘cleaning blood vessels’. Perilla oil, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids that is good for the body, has the highest omega-3 ratio among fatty acids, which is regarding 63% among vegetable oils. If you eat too much saturated fat contained in meat and trans fat in sweets, triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood will increase and stick to the walls of blood vessels. Consuming perilla leaves and perilla oil together can create a great synergistic effect on blood-vascular health.
◆ Kidney Beans
Lecithin in the body purifies the blood and prevents the accumulation of cholesterol and fat. Kidney beans are high in lecithin. Excessive accumulation of fat in blood vessels can prevent hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis, followed by heart disease and stroke. Lecithin inhibits the accumulation of fat in the liver and is good for fatty liver management. Lecithin also improves brain function and helps prevent dementia.
◆ Broccoli
Studies have shown that eating just half a cup of broccoli daily may be good for blood vessel health and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is because the rich folic acid and dietary fiber prevent harmful calcium from accumulating in the aorta. It is also rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that reduces damage to the body. Sulforaphane and indole compounds also play a role in preventing the growth of cancer due to cell damage.
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