Fat metabolism disorder
Fat metabolism disorders are shifts in the values of blood lipids. These can be either increased or decreased. One must differentiate between altered values of lipids (triglycerides) and altered values of lipoproteins (transport form of fats in the blood).
Accordingly, a shift in the lipid values can result in increased cholesterol and/or triglyceride values. The change in lipoprotein values can manifest itself either in an increased level of LDL (= low density lipoprotein = “bad cholesterol“) or in decreased HDL values (= high density lipoprotein = “good cholesterol”). About 50% of the over-40s in the western world have elevated cholesterol levels.
Elevated levels of blood lipids are associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease or other cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that elevated LDL and total cholesterol levels lead to a reduction in life expectancy. In contrast, the risk of cardiovascular events is reduced with decreased LDL and increased HDL. Causes for the shift in blood values can be genetic, caused by eating disorders or occur, for example, in diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, overweight or liver disease. Atheromatosis
How can the fat metabolism be stimulated?
Stimulating the fat metabolism primarily means taking appropriate measures to consume fat and thereby reduce the existing fat stores. At the same time, diets attempt to provide little supply for fat synthesis, which in turn reduces the total fat content in the body.However, the metabolism differs from person to person and therefore the speed of the metabolism can vary considerably from person to person when consuming the same amount of food. Lifestyle changes, such as a change in eating habits, can help to accelerate fat metabolism.
On the one hand, depending on the diet, it may help to eat less, but on the other hand the choice of food products is crucial. A lot of vegetables, fruit and wholemeal products stimulate the metabolism. Some foods, such as chili, also boost the metabolism, as it increases body temperature for a short time and thus also the calorie consumption.
At night the metabolism is at rest, which is why breakfast is a very important meal during the day, as it stimulates the metabolism already in the morning. Furthermore, to stimulate the fat metabolism, it is preferable to eat several small meals a day rather than a few large ones. Since the body receives an excess of nutritious substances when it eats too much food at once, it cannot consume them and therefore builds them into the fat stores as a reserve.
Furthermore, when dieting, the intake of carbohydrates such as pasta or white bread can be reduced, as this leads to the release of insulin in our body. Among other things, insulin stimulates the synthesis and the incorporation of fat into our body. Drinking plenty of water is also recommended, as water is calorie-free and can satisfy our hunger a little.
Recommended amounts are two to three liters of water per day. Other sensible lifestyle changes are also the reduction of permanent stress and lack of sleep. Both influence the hormone balance in the body.
Stress can lead to increased appetite and ravenous appetite attacks, lack of sleep promotes fat build-up and slows down fat metabolism and fat burning. Sufficient sleep (seven to nine hours per day) and a regular day-night rhythm also significantly improve fat metabolism. In order to boost the fat metabolism, sufficient physical activity and exercise should also be ensured.
