For some patients with chronic diseases, statins should be very familiar. As the preferred drug for hyperlipidemia, they can effectively inhibit platelet aggregation, improve endothelial function, and thereby reduce the risk of thrombosis, which is very friendly for patients with “three highs.” However, when taking statins, strict adherence to medical advice is also necessary, and certain precautions during medication must be kept in mind.
In this regard, doctors have also made relevant reminders: It’s best to avoid these 3 things while taking statins, eating them incorrectly is no small matter, so caution is advised.
1. Grapefruit
Grapefruit is sweet and sour, so it is loved by many people. Although grapefruit contains a lot of water and a rich content of vitamins, with high nutritional value, it contains a substance that can interfere with normal liver metabolism to some extent, leading to the accumulation of metabolized drugs in the body, causing serious side effects to health. Therefore, for people taking statins, it is important to remember not to consume grapefruit.
2. Pickled Foods
In daily life, many people often eat pickled foods. However, due to the high salt content of these foods, long-term consumption can cause a rapid increase in blood lipid levels in individuals with hyperlipidemia, putting a burden on the kidneys, disrupting metabolic functions in the body. For those taking statins, it is important to reduce the intake of pickled foods in daily life to avoid further burdening blood vessels and preventing blood from becoming too viscous.
3. Animal Liver
Doctors often warn patients with “three highs” to reduce their intake of animal livers, especially those with hyperlipidemia, as animal livers are generally high in cholesterol. Eating too much can lead to an imbalance in blood lipids in the body. In addition, animal livers can also affect the efficacy of statins, which is not conducive to vascular health. Therefore, when taking statins, it is important to reduce the consumption of animal offal and develop good dietary habits to avoid burdening the body.
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