Before the diet, you probably already know the various ways dieting. In fact, you've probably also tried. Fail or work? On a diet of any kind, for the sake of your goals (slimming, health, or belief, was not hurt. What is important, your health is not compromised. Therefore, before doing the diet, you should consult a nutrition specialist first. There are several tests that you can live for that purpose. The test is also required by you is now carrying out a specific diet. The results of these tests will show the condition of your health, whether you excess or deficiency of certain nutrients. As such, it can be determined whether or not you can run, pass, replacing , or even, stop your diet.
Detection of heart disease risk
Why needed: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, inactivity, poor nutrition, obesity, and diabetes are risk factors for heart disease. Yoyo syndrome (weight up and down) can reduce levels of HDL (good cholesterol), thus increasing the risk of heart disease. Examination of these lipids will measure levels of HDL, LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood United States, in each deciliter of blood, LDL levels should be less than 130 mg, HDL levels over 55 mg, and triglycerides less than 250 mg.
Glycosylation hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Detection of type 2 diabetes
Why needed: According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases United States, approximately 5.4 million people do not know they have diabetes. This examination is required if your blood pressure 40/90 or more, your weight exceeds 20% of your ideal weight, your body mass index 27 or more, or you are aged 45 years or more. According to experts in the field of nutrition, they are more rnenyarankan doing this hemoglobin than fasting blood glucose checks, because it describes the blood sugar levels. Thus, it will reduce the possibility of inaccurate results.
Examination of the function timid
Detection of thyroid dysfunction
Why needed: Especially needed for those who want to gain weight. Fatigue, weight gain, and muscle aches indicate the occurrence of hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid function). While weight loss heart palpitations, and anxiety indicate hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid function). Examination should be done every year (or every three months if you experience certain symptoms) will measure levels of thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxine, and triiodothyronine. Changes in levels of one of the three indicates the existence of a problem. Once hypothyroidism is indeed overcome the weight will be reduced with ease. However, being overweight is not always the result of hormonal imbalance.
Examination of renal function
Detection of blood urea and creatinine
Why needed: This test can measure a decrease in renal function where there are elevated levels of urea and creatinine in the blood. When this happens, you should limit your intake of protein, so as not to aggravate the kidneys.
Detection of blood uric acid levels
Why needed: a low calorie diet usually will increase levels of uric acid in the blood. The already high levels earlier can grow taller, when you run this diet. High levels of uric acid can cause gout and kidney stones.
That's the thing you should do before the diet.
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