Women over 50 experience a significant increase in hyperlipidemia. This is because estrogen (female hormone), which protected the blood vessels and blood, disappears, and many women now have worse eating habits than in the past. [Photo=Getty Images Bank]© Provided by Komedidotcom

 

 

The number of people with hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia), characterized by excessive triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, has recently increased significantly. The rate of increase is so rapid that it has more than doubled over the past five years. According to the detailed health checkup data from the National Health Insurance Service.

In 2021, the number of patients with hyperlipidemia was approximately 1.47 million, which is 2.4 times higher than in 2016 (around 620,000). In particular, the increase among women in their 50s has been remarkable, raising urgent concerns for the prevention of stroke (ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke) and heart disease. Let's revisit the importance of blood health.

Rapid increase in female patients over 50... hormonal changes + poor eating habits

The symptom of blood becoming cloudy is medically referred to as dyslipidemia. It encompasses conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. Until around middle age in the 50s, many male patients frequently engage in alcohol consumption, smoking, and social gatherings, but after that, the gender pattern begins to change. This is because estrogen (female hormone), which protected the blood and blood vessels, disappears, and more women have poor eating habits compared to the past. The reason for the sharp increase in stroke among women after menopause is not only high blood pressure and diabetes but also the thickening of the blood.

"Can't quit sweets"... If you can't control sugar intake, your blood health will also worsen

Some people prefer sweet drinks, carbonated beverages, or desserts even when trying to reduce greasy foods for health reasons. Sugars are carbohydrates and have high calories, which are very bad for blood health. When reaching middle age, it is better to minimize sugar intake by choosing fresh fruit over fruit juice and fresh milk over chocolate milk. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, for the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke, it is advisable to eat mixed grains or whole wheat with rice and keep the total carbohydrate intake ratio below 65%. Remember that excessive carbohydrate intake, in addition to fatty meats like pork belly and organ meats, can also cloud the blood.

Follow the 'textbook' guidelines for healthy blood... What foods clear the blood?

There are people who complain that listing foods good for blood vessels and blood is "the same content every time." The information found in medical textbooks does not change frequently. Discovering groundbreaking foods would be an immediate Nobel Prize-worthy achievement. To reduce saturated fats that accumulate in blood vessels, it is advisable to cut down on red meats such as beef and pork, as well as processed meats like ham and sausages, and to eat more raw vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fish, which are rich in antioxidants. Consuming an appropriate amount of perilla oil and olive oil is also helpful.

No special symptoms, so more dangerous... Symptoms appear only when stroke or heart disease occurs

Hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia), which surges after the age of 50, is common but dangerous because there are no specific symptoms before complications such as stroke or heart disease appear. It is advisable to regularly check for abnormalities through blood tests. Since there are no symptoms, collapsing from strenuous exercise in middle age is due to hyperlipidemia already worsening into heart disease, stroke, or other conditions. If the blood vessels leading to the heart or brain become blocked, it can be life-threatening and may result in paralysis or other disabilities.

Diligently moving your body... Primary prevention effect of preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

People who actively participate in community activities at home have fewer vascular diseases. This is because physical activity and exercise have a primary preventive effect against cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Even if you already have hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, it is possible to improve them. Aerobic exercises such as walking are recommended for at least 30 minutes a day, about five days a week, but it is important to move frequently in daily life. Even standing up and moving around in the living room can have a high exercise effect. Walking back and forth between rooms 40 minutes to an hour after a meal, when blood sugar begins to spike, is also helpful. It is important to avoid sitting for too long.

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Women start to prepare their bodies gradually as they approach 50 years old.

Menopause also occurs, and there is an expression about a leap in life.

I think it will be less sad.

Getting older doesn't seem like a truly sad thing.

Being in pain is a more sorrowful and difficult thing.

They say that when you reach middle age, your eating habits also change a lot.

Vessels must always be kept clean.

I think I can fight against many diseases.

Let's do our best today as well.