Following a heart-healthy diet is important if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes thicker than normal.
HCM usually is due to abnormal genes that cause the walls of the heart to pump harder and become thicker and stiffer than normal. Because of this, the amount of blood pumped in and out of the heart with each heartbeat is reduced.
A balanced and varied diet that includes whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein is part of a cardiac diet. Eating foods low in saturated fat and trans fats, while including small amounts of unsaturated fats, is also important. Choosing and preparing foods with low sodium (salt) can also benefit your heart and blood pressure.
This article will discuss the benefits of a heart-healthy diet for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, how it works, foods to include or avoid, modifications, and considerations.
Currently, there is no specific diet recommended to reduce your risk of developing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) or directly improve its symptoms. However, many experts agree that heart-healthy eating applies to people with HCM, especially those without symptoms.
A heart-healthy lifestyle includes regular physical activity, healthy eating, maintaining a normal weight, getting quality sleep, and not smoking, as recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA).1
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