How much blood fat is normal, how much is high?

The article was consulted professionally by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha – Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine, Share99 Central Park International Health Hub.

Blood fat, also known as blood lipids, is an important component of the body. However, when this lipid index in the blood is too high, it will cause fatty blood disease – a fairly common disease today.

1. What is blood fat?

Blood fat is the usual name of blood lipids, consisting of various components, of which the most important one is cholesterol.

Many people still think that cholesterol is a bad component in the body, which is the cause of many types of diseases. In fact, cholesterol is very important to the body, being present in many parts such as cell membrane structure , vitamin D-making coins and some hormones, helping us to grow and function healthy. They become harmful only when there is a disorder between the types of cholesterol, which the typical pathology causes is atherosclerosis.

Since fats are insoluble in water, cholesterol and fats such as triglycerides must be combined with the water-soluble substance lipoprotein to easily move in the blood. Therefore, when testing blood fats in addition to total cholesterol, cholesterol is also analyzed according to lipoproteins, including 2 important types: LDL –c (low density lipoprotein) " badfat" and HDL-c (High density Lipoprotein) "good fat." Blood fat increases as the bad type increases and the good type decreases, causing many types of dangerous cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accidents

How much blood fat is normal, how much is high?

Increased blood fat causes many types of dangerous cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accidents …

Another important component of blood fats is triglycerides, also known as triglycerides, which play an important role as a source of energy and transport fats during metabolism . But if the index rises, it will cause atherosclerosis. Increased triglycerides are common in people with obesity, motor laziness, diabetes mellitus, high drinking, and high smoking.

People who suffer from this increase in the index often entail an increase in total cholesterol , an increase in harmful LDL cholesterol and a decrease in HDL beneficial cholesterol.

2. How high is blood fat?

Most people with increased blood cholesterol have no visible signs, they will grow silently in the body. Therefore, the only thing to know how high blood fat is to go for a blood test.

Experts recommend: People over the age of 20 should get a blood test at least once every 5 years. Blood test index is calculated in mg/DL or mmol/L.

The following are the total cholesterol index and the triglycerid index that shows the state of blood fat in the body:

2.1. Total cholesterol blood fat index

3. What should high blood fat eat?

  • Diet and living are extremely important for people with high blood fat. In order not to risk an increase in blood fat in the body, you should eat a lot of greens, succulent fruits. Because in vegetables and fruits contain a lot of microbre and natural fiber that helps digestion favorly, especially very good for the blood. Some foods that can help lower cholesterol such as ginger, shiitake mushrooms, carpentry, onions, garlic, bean products …
  • It is recommended to supplement eating white meat instead of red, such as fish, every week it is recommended to eat 2-3 meals of fish instead of meat, especially for the elderly. It is recommended to use vegetable oils instead of animal fat for cooking.
  • To limit the increase in cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, it is recommended to limit the inection of fried/stir-fried foods, animal organs (especially the brain, kidneys, heart, liver), crab bricks, red meats high in fat; it is not recommended to eat chicken skins, ducks, clams. Do not eat many sweets such as jam, candy, soft drinks, ice cream … Do not drink a lot of alcohol, do not smoke.

How much blood fat is normal, how much is high?

It is not recommended to eat a lot of sweets such as jam, candy, soft drinks, ice cream ..

In addition to a proper diet, you need to increase your physical exercise regularly, in accordance with your health and conditions. Have a regular medical examination to promptly detect as well as make adjustments to your condition.

4. Where is the blood fat test?

To be proactive in prevention and treatment, each person should have a regular medical examination at a reputable medical facility. So where to get tested for blood fat?

Currently, in most private or state health facilities, there is a blood fat testing service. Your job is to find yourself a reliable and quality blood fat treatment address.

Share99 International Health Hub meets international standards from facilities to high-end medical services. The hospital has developed screening packages for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, in which cholesterol tests (total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) check the amount of fat in the blood , helping each person to be more proactive in preventing diseases caused by fat transfer disorders .

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Giới thiệu: Bo Yong

I'm the founder and owner of Thank Your Eyes. I have been nearsighted since I was a child, so I had eye surgery with LASIK method but it was damaged so I had to undergo additional surgery. Fortunately, this time my eyes were clear again. With this blog, I want to share my experiences with anyone who is having eye problems and wants to have healthy eyes.

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