Optimizing nutrition for the treatment of lipedema: new pathways to improved quality of life
Authors:
Monika Kunzová
Authors‘ workplace:
Ústav veřejného zdraví LF MU v Brně
; Mezinárodní centrum klinického výzkumu (ICRC) FN u sv. Anny v Brně
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2023; 162: 248-250
Category:
Review Article
Overview
Lipedema, a chronic disease characterized by excessive fatty tissue deposition in the hips, buttocks, and lower legs, significantly negatively impacts the quality of life of those affected. This disease, which almost exclusively affects women, is often underdiagnosed, and confused with obesity. Diagnosis of lipedema is crucial for initial treatment and improvement of the patient's quality of life. Hormonal changes, inflammation, and tissue fibrosis play an essential role in the pathogenesis of lipedema.
This article presents nutritional strategies that may bring relief to patients with lipedema. Nutritional intervention for lipedema patients could be an adjunct to traditional treatment, improving quality of life and reducing pain. However, these findings must be subjected to further research and clinical trials. The exact mechanism by which diet affects lipedema remains incompletely understood and, therefore, requires further study. However, this work provides hope and direction for future therapeutic approaches and research in treating lipedema.
Keywords:
lipedema, nutrition, low-carbohydrate diet
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