Besides diet and exercise, drinking water properly is considered a simple solution but is often overlooked in blood fat control.
According to Dr. Frank Hu, a nutritionist at Harvard School of Public Health (USA), water helps maintain stable blood volume, supports the liver and kidneys to excrete excess cholesterol, and improves lipid metabolism. “When the body is dehydrated, the blood tends to become more concentrated, increasing the risk of blood fat disorders and the formation of atherosclerosis,” Mr. Frank Hu emphasized.
Drink enough water every day, an average of 1.5-2 liters, helps increase circulatory efficiency and supports reducing triglycerides in the blood. In particular, drinking warm water in the morning can stimulate digestion, promoting the liver to process fat more effectively. In addition to filtered water, some non-sugar drinks such as green tea, diluted lemon juice, and artichoke juice are also recorded to be beneficial for blood fat thanks to being rich in antioxidants.
However, experts warn against drinking as much as possible. Dr. Michael Miller, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland (USA), said: "Drinking water should be divided equally throughout the day, avoid drinking too much in a short time, especially in people with heart or kidney disease". At the same time, you should limit soft drinks, bottled juices, and sugary drinks, as they can increase triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL).
Experts recommend that, to effectively control blood fat, drinking water properly needs to be combined with a diet low in saturated fat, reducing alcohol, increasing physical activity and regular blood fat monitoring. This is a sustainable foundation to help protect cardiovascular health and long-term health.
