What is LIPOTEST meal?
- LIPOTEST meal is a diagnostic meal used to diagnose abnormal postprandial triglyceridemia.
- LIPOTEST meal allows the detection of abnormalities related to fat metabolism based on the Oral Fat Tolerance Test.
- The composition of LIPOTEST meal has been carefully selected through research as optimal for conducting the Oral Fat Tolerance Test.
- The product is available in powder form, which when mixed with water turns into a chocolate-flavored mousse that the patient easily consumes in order to perform the test.
- It is recognized by EOF as an appropriate meal to diagnose postprandial triglyceride levels.
- It is the only standardized diagnostic meal in the world that can be used to perform the Oral Fat Tolerance Test. An abnormal result indicates an increased risk of many diseases, mainly cardiovascular diseases.
Detailed product description:
LIPOTEST meal is a diagnostic meal, described by EOF as: “Food used to determine the level of triglycerides after a meal.” (Reference number: EOF 13664/21-2-12 75 198/23-10-12)
This is a standardized diagnostic meal for conducting the Oral Fat Tolerance Test.
The Oral Fat Tolerance Test can be compared to the oral glucose tolerance test, but is used to assess lipid metabolism. The test provides information about abnormal postprandial lipid metabolism.
The Oral Fat Tolerance Test should be performed after a previous blood test (lipidogram) on an “fasting” state in order to classify for the test and assess the triglyceride level before the test as a starting point. A level of 89-175 mg/dl classifies the patient for the test. It is recommended that such a test be performed immediately before administering LIPOTEST meal, although the “fasting” result is reliable even up to 2 weeks after the test. The test is best performed using a measuring device and panel strips for assessing triglyceride levels, but it is also possible to perform a standard lipidogram (from venous blood).
A triglyceride level result above 220 mg/dl found after 4 hours of consuming LIPOTEST meal is positive and is subject to selection of appropriate treatment by a doctor or dietitian.
A long-term state of elevated postprandial triglyceride levels has the following pathophysiological consequences:
- It promotes the formation of small, dense atherogenic LDL by “filling” them with triglycerides.
- It promotes the formation of small, dense HDL by “filling” them with triglycerides. These HDL are not as functional as normal HDL.
- Increases the level of glyceride residues in the plasma, which has an atherogenic effect.
The Oral Fat Tolerance Test indicates whether the body is able to metabolize dietary fat effectively after a meal.
A positive test result means that the body does not effectively metabolize the supplied fats, which significantly increases the risk of diseases, mainly cardiovascular diseases.
Early diagnosis of postprandial hypertriglyceridemia allows the implementation of appropriate therapy, including pharmacotherapy, thus reducing the risk of disease.
After a 3-6 month treatment period, the Oral Fat Tolerance Test is repeated to determine the effectiveness of the implemented therapy and its potential modification.
Composition:
LIPOTEST meal consists of saturated fats, sugars and milk proteins.
Detailed product composition:
hydrogenated vegetable fat, hydrogenated corn syrup, milk proteins, sugar, emulsifiers: lactic acid esters and acetic acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, cocoa (20-22% fat), defatted cocoa (10-12% fat), flavourings.
May contain traces of cereal flakes containing gluten.
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