As you reach middle age, aging accelerates. Blood vessels are no exception. There can be abnormalities in regulating the fat components in the blood, making it sticky. When fat levels rise abnormally and waste products clog the blood vessels, the risk of progressing to arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases increases. This is why blood vessel cleaning becomes necessary as you age. Let's revisit the importance of blood health.

 

Don't take hyperlipidemia lightly... the starting point of heart and cerebrovascular diseases

 

Hyperlipidemia includes conditions such as high total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol in the blood (hypercholesterolemia) and high triglyceride levels (hypertriglyceridemia). When the 'good' cholesterol (HDL) is also low, it is called dyslipidemia. Although hyperlipidemia is a familiar term to the public, medically, the more accurate term is dyslipidemia. This is because changes in lipid levels, which are risk factors for causing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, can lead to a progression from fatty deposits to atherosclerosis and ultimately to heart and cerebrovascular diseases.

Why is the incidence of stroke (ischemic stroke - hemorrhagic stroke) increasing in women in their 60s?

 

Hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia) increases in prevalence with age. It affects 47.9% of adult men across all age groups. Women have a prevalence rate of 34.3%, which is lower than men before menopause. However, as age increases, the prevalence also rises, and after menopause, women's prevalence becomes similar to that of men. After the mid-50s, women actually have higher total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is largely due to a significant decrease in estrogen (female hormone) that protected blood vessels when they were younger. This is why the incidence of stroke (ischemic stroke and hemorrhage) in women increases in their 60s.

 

Causes of hyperlipidemia... Is it just fat? Excessive carbohydrate intake should also be watched out for.

 

The causes of hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia) include excessive intake of fats (meat fat - internal organs, etc.), carbohydrates (bread - noodles), alcohol consumption, smoking, stress, lack of exercise, and age. If you have diabetes, dyslipidemia often occurs together. Eating a lot and not moving leads to weight gain and poor blood condition. Therefore, it is important to reduce these risk factors in daily life. It is beneficial to frequently consume unsaturated fats (perilla oil, sesame oil, olive oil, etc.) that help purify the blood, and bluefish (mackerel, saury). Intake of trans fats found in many instant foods should also be limited.

 

As you get older, you need to change your eating habits... How should you eat?

 

As you age, you should also reduce your intake of sweets. Smoking and drinking should also be moderated. Instead, it is good to consistently eat dietary fiber that lowers triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood. Consume enough vegetables, whole grains (such as brown rice and barley), and seaweed (such as kelp and hijiki). In particular, soybean foods (such as soybeans, tofu, and bean sprouts) are helpful. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency also recommends the intake of legumes in its guidelines for preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Regular physical activity and exercise are beneficial for blood and vascular health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. After eating, avoid sitting for long periods and try to move your body frequently.

 

 

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During meals, whole grains, legumes, and vegetables

If you eat enough fruit

Dietary fiber (fiber) digestion is delayed

It helps to prevent cravings for gluttony or sweet foods.

 

The word "aging" refers to blood vessels and skin.

What is truly frightening about growing older

Could it be aging~

 

The blood vessels must be clean.

It's good for health management.