Worried about high cholesterol?…How to maintain the proper 'cholesterol' level [Expert]

Worried about high cholesterol?... How to maintain the proper 'cholesterol' level [Expert]

Maintaining an appropriate cholesterol level is the most important way to stay safe from cardiovascular disease.

On the 26th at 9:55 PM, EBS will broadcast the sixth episode of the special series "Great Doctors," titled "Prepare for 100 Years of Health Starting at 50! - Part 3: Maintain Appropriate Cholesterol Levels," where we will explore the appropriate cholesterol levels to protect our life and health in the era of living to 100.

 

Hyperlipidemia, which affects half of adults, is a condition characterized by an excessive amount of lipid components in the blood.

It is a broad term that includes conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

 

Among these, hyperlipidemia, which many people suffer from and fear, is a deadly condition that increases the risk of coronary artery diseases such as arteriosclerosis and myocardial infarction.

 

To prevent the occurrence of the diseases mentioned earlier and the worst-case scenario of death, it is most important to lower LDL, commonly known as bad cholesterol. If LDL cholesterol, the main culprit of arteriosclerosis, is left untreated, complications such as stroke or heart disease may occur, posing a threat to life.

Dyslipidemia is a condition characterized by an excess of lipid components in the blood, encompassing hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

 

 

The normal range and treatment criteria for LDL cholesterol levels vary from person to person.

Typically, LDL cholesterol levels of 160 mg/dL or higher are diagnosed as dyslipidemia, but as cardiovascular risk factors increase, the treatment thresholds for LDL decrease progressively to 130, 100, 70, 55 mg/dL, and so on.

To protect your health and life, you must check your appropriate cholesterol level.

 

LDL also requires proactive management before the age of 50, because men tend to develop obesity from a young age due to poor eating habits, while women may experience issues with lipid metabolism as estrogen levels decrease after menopause.

Professor Sang-yeol Lee of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism proposed the "Kindergarten Diet" as the top priority to find the optimal cholesterol level. The Kindergarten Diet refers to a meal pattern where all nutrients are balanced, divided into three meals, and eaten slowly.

 

It is about faithfully following the basic principles of eating learned in kindergarten, and this professor emphasized that children should practice a kindergarten diet before starting medication treatment.

 

For patients who have just developed high LDL levels, it is recommended to first treat them through lifestyle modifications. If LDL levels do not decrease with lifestyle changes, then medication therapy should be combined with a kindergarten diet.

 

Maintaining an appropriate cholesterol level is essential to stay safe from cardiovascular diseases.

On the 26th at 9:55 PM, EBS will broadcast the sixth episode of the special series "Great Doctors," titled "Prepare for 100 Years of Health Starting at 50! - Part 3: Maintain Appropriate Cholesterol Levels," where we will explore the appropriate cholesterol levels to protect our life and health in the era of living to 100 years.