Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
862235 tn?1336060295

Type III hyperlipidemia diet

What is a good type III hyperlipidemia diet. I'm thinking that, unlike other people with coronary disease, I should be more strict in avoiding fat intake. Is salmon OK or should I be sticking to leaner fishes like cod? What are the benefits of the omega fatty acids vs the restricted fat intake? Also some salmonids like Atlantic salmon are obviously fattier than others like wild Pacific salmon is this something I should consider?
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
The only thing I have read about the type of salmon that is the most healthy -- and I believe it -- is to eat wild salmon and not farmed salmon.  Farmed salmon are raised on a grain-based diet, and as a result, their bodies don't contain the high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids that plankton-eating wild salmon do.  In addition, farmed salmon flesh has been found to contain unhealthy levels of toxic PCBs.  So eat wild-caught salmon.  I have read that eating farmed salmon has a net negative effect on human health.  In other words, it is worse for your health to eat farmed salmon than it is to eat no salmon at all.  Frozen salmon will always say on the label whether it is farmed or wild-caught.  Canned salmon is nearly always wild-caught, or at least it used to be.  I haven't looked up any references on the source of canned salmon lately.  Captain D's Wild Alaskan Salmon is probably in fact wild-caught as advertised, because there is a database for the Alaskan fishing industry that shows that Captain D's is a major buyer of wild-caught salmon.  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.

Type III hyperlipidemia is usually familial. According to studies done, type III hyperlipidemia responds well to a to a low-carbohydrate-clofibrate regime. For this increase dietary intake of fiber rich foods like oat bran will help. Diet should be rich in antioxidant vitamins found primarily in fruits and vegetables. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid red meats, dairy products and oily food. Substitute your oil for ones which have a high content of unsaturated fats. Omega fatty acids are heart healthy and rich in antioxidants. Consult a nutritionist for a diet plan.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Heart Disease Community

Top Heart Disease Answerers
159619 tn?1707018272
Salt Lake City, UT
11548417 tn?1506080564
Netherlands
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is a low-fat diet really that heart healthy after all? James D. Nicolantonio, PharmD, urges us to reconsider decades-long dietary guidelines.
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
Learn what happens before, during and after a heart attack occurs.
What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil for heart health? Find out in this article from Missouri Medicine.
How to lower your heart attack risk.