You might think that having familial hypercholesterolemia means giving up all fats and cholesterol, but recent research shows that this traditional approach may be completely ineffective. Hong Kong people face high- pressure lifestyles every day, making cardiovascular health a critical concern, especially for this hereditary disease; therefore, smart dietary strategies are essential.
Check out our most popular coconut oil products!
👉🏻 : https://iherb.prf.hn/l/LABJ5Ed/
High quality doesn't have to be expensive! Over a hundred iHerb products are up to 25% off compared to other stores, and with lightning-fast 8-hour delivery!
🧬 What is familial hypercholesterolemia?
This is a disease caused by a gene mutation, where patients have only half the number of LDL (bad cholesterol) receptors as normal, preventing cholesterol from being effectively metabolized and causing it to accumulate in blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease. Traditional advice suggests reducing saturated fat and cholesterol intake, but research has found that this is not effective in reducing heart disease mortality.
📉 Low-fat vs. low-carb: The research results are shocking!
A study compared two groups of patients: one following a low-fat diet and the other a low-carb diet. The results showed that the low-carb group had a significantly lower mortality rate from heart disease, despite consuming three times the amount of saturated fat. This completely overturns dietary recommendations of the past 80 years.
💡 The benefits of a low-carb diet go beyond cholesterol:
• Reduce obesity and high blood pressure
• Improve insulin resistance and inflammatory markers
• Lowering triglycerides and blood sugar
• Improve coronary artery calcification
These indicators are a better reflection of cardiovascular health than simply lowering cholesterol.
🧫 LDL particle size is the key!
LDL is categorized into two types: "small and dense" and "large and floating." The former is more likely to adhere to the blood vessel walls, forming plaques. High-carbohydrate diets increase small and dense LDL , while low-carbohydrate diets help improve particle structure and reduce risk.
🥑 Optimal Diet Strategy: Healthy Ketogenic Diet + Intermittent Fasting
• Made with natural ingredients such as avocado, coconut oil, and grass-fed meat.
• Controlling carbohydrate intake reduces inflammation of blood vessels.
• Combining fasting with regular fasting can help lower insulin levels.
🌿 Recommended supplementary nutrients:
• Red yeast rice extract
• Polycosinol
• Niacin
• Garlic (helps blood circulation)
• Tocotrienols ( protect the inner walls of blood vessels)
🚫 Avoid the following factors that worsen cholesterol:
• Steroid drugs and stress
• Birth control pills and hormone therapy
• Sugar intake, smoking, alcohol
• Diuretics and beta-blockers
👁️ Body warning signs: You may be ill without knowing it.
Approximately 85% of patients remain undiagnosed. Common signs include:
• Lipomas (fat tumors ) can appear on the Achilles tendon, wrist, or eyelid .
• A white ring appears around the iris ( Arcus Sinilis ).
📆 Hong Kong people need to know how to choose: low-carbon diets protect your heart and life!
If you or a family member has familial hypercholesterolemia, don't blindly try to lose weight. Try a low-carb diet, combined with nutritional supplements and lifestyle improvements; this could be a crucial step in improving your cardiovascular health. Remember to consult your doctor first, and then make a truly scientifically based choice for yourself.
Check out our most popular coconut oil products!
👉🏻 : https://iherb.prf.hn/l/LABJ5Ed/
High quality doesn't have to be expensive! Over a hundred iHerb products are up to 25% off compared to other stores, and with lightning-fast 8-hour delivery!
YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvOPWFLVjEM
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
