Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia is an excess of lipids (fats) that usually occurs in the blood due to metabolic disorders, as well as liver disorders. Lipids are complex organic compounds that play an important role in various processes in the body.

Hyperlipidemia can be associated with various diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke, myocardial infarction and others. It can also occur in healthy people under certain conditions, such as after stress, malnutrition or pregnancy.

Hyperinsulinemia (excess insulin in the body) is the main factor leading to the development of hyperlipidemia. However, there is also a pathogenetic role of excess