The three musketeers of weight control! Fish oil + calorie control + meal replacement

Among the top ten causes of death in China, eight are related to obesity, and obesity is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome. Some people have many myths about controlling metabolic syndrome, including the belief that taking blood sugar and blood lipid-lowering drugs can completely cure it; some believe that it can be avoided by eating vegetarian food; and some believe that people with good metabolism are less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome. In fact, weight loss doctors say that to rescue metabolic syndrome, we must focus on the "three-in-one", namely "weight management + exercise + healthy diet."

To rescue metabolic syndrome, we must focus on the "three-in-one", namely "weight management + exercise + healthy diet".

Why is metabolic syndrome harmful to health? Dr. David Heber, who specializes in obesity treatment, cancer prevention and nutritional therapy and is the director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), said that approximately 24% of the U.S. population, or about 50 million people, suffer from metabolic syndrome. According to official survey data in Taiwan, among adults over 20 years old, 15.5% of males and 10.5% of females suffer from metabolic syndrome. The condition is even more common among those over 50 years old, with approximately half of the people having metabolic syndrome, which is shocking.

If metabolic syndrome is left untreated, it may lead to diabetes or cardiovascular disease

Once you suffer from metabolic syndrome, if you leave it untreated, it may lead to diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome is a common pathological phenomenon, not a specific disease. It is a general term for abnormal blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and waist circumference. It is a health danger signal. The chances of cardiovascular disease in such patients are greatly increased, and even the mortality rate is increased.

What is metabolic syndrome? There are 5 indicators below that need to be recognized. If you meet 3 or more of them, you are at high risk of metabolic syndrome.

【5 major indicators of metabolic syndrome】:

1. Obesity: Waist circumference ≥ 90 cm (35.5 inches) for men and ≥ 80 cm (31.5 inches) for women.

2. Abnormal blood pressure: Without taking medication, systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mmHg/diastolic blood pressure ≥ 85 mmHg.

3. High blood sugar: Without taking medication, fasting plasma blood sugar ≧100mg/dl.

4. High triglycerides: Without taking medication, triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl.

5. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol: Without taking medication, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol for men is <40mg/dl and for women is <50mg/dl.

Dr. David Heber (left), who specializes in obesity treatment, cancer prevention and nutritional therapy and is the director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), said that approximately 50 million people in the United States suffer from metabolic syndrome.

Preventing metabolic syndrome and getting rid of obesity is the key! Fish oil + calorie-controlled diet + meal replacement for weight management

The most fundamental problem of metabolic syndrome is obesity, which can be said to be a high-risk group for metabolic syndrome. Therefore, in order to find an effective method for weight management, according to a clinical research result of Taipei Medical University, adding 2 grams of "fish oil", "calorie-controlled diet" and "meal replacement" to the weight management plan every day has clinical benefits for metabolic syndrome. It was found that it can help effectively manage weight and control metabolic syndrome.

The research results show that after 12 weeks of dietary control observation, the subjects lost an average of 4.5 kg in weight, their waist circumference decreased by 6.5 cm, and their body fat percentage decreased by 2.5%; in addition, fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were also controlled.

In particular, the group that added fish oil showed a significant decrease in three indexes: triglycerides, pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 secreted in large quantities from adipose tissue, and C-reactive protein. The research results have been published in the Journal of Functional Foods, a well-known academic journal in the field of food science research, and the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, an internationally renowned nutrition journal.

Fish oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation and prevent obesity.

Dr. Hsiao Dun-ren, chairman of the Obesity Research Society of the Republic of China, pointed out that to prevent metabolic syndrome, one must first control weight and lose weight effectively. If some fat inflammation indexes can be controlled, it will also help with weight loss. Fish oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation, lower the concentration of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, and effectively improve metabolic syndrome. It is one of the good choices.

For effective weight management, it is also recommended to consume "high-quality protein".

In addition, Dr. David Heber recommends that in order to lose weight effectively, you should pay attention to diet control and recommend taking "fish oil" because the Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can reduce inflammation, low-density cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels. And "take high-quality protein", especially plant protein such as soy, oats, or meal replacements. In addition, pay attention to a "low GI diet" to stabilize blood sugar and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, including whole grains and whole wheat. Finally, it is necessary to control calorie and heat intake to avoid obesity and metabolic syndrome.

【Health Tips】:

Prevention is better than cure! To prevent metabolic syndrome, we must start from the three aspects of "weight management + exercise + healthy diet". Dr. Xiao Dunren pointed out that the diet should adhere to the principles of low salt, low sugar, low oil and high fiber. Eat more vegetables, consume fruits in moderation, avoid processed and fried foods, and replace red meat with white meat as much as possible. In addition, you should develop regular exercise habits and try to get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical exercise every day, such as riding a bicycle, brisk walking, walking up stairs, climbing mountains, etc. You should also maintain an ideal weight and avoid obesity.