Triglycerides (High)

Too many of the fatty compounds known as triglycerides can compromise your health. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Don't forget the fishEat more fatty fish and take a daily fish oil supplement providing 3,000 mg of the triglyceride-lowering omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
• Get the niacin you needUnder your doctor’s supervision, take niacin (vitamin B3) in amounts large enough to reduce triglyceride levels
• Slim downNormalize triglyceride levels by losing excess weight through a long-term program of exercise and healthier eating
• Diet rightEat less sugar and other refined carbohydrates, and limit alcohol and caffeine
• Focus on fitnessBegin a regular exercise program to lower triglyceride levels

Triglycerides (TGs) are a group of fatty compounds that circulate in the bloodstream and are stored in the fat tissue. Individuals who have elevated blood levels of TGs (known as hypertriglyceridemia) appear to be at increased risk of developing heart disease.
People with diabetes often have elevated TG levels. Successfully controlling diabetes will, in some cases, lead to normalization of TG levels.

Symptoms

Very high triglycerides can cause pancreatitis, an enlarged liver and spleen, and fatty deposits in the skin called xanthomas. Otherwise, high triglycerides may not cause symptoms until and unless heart disease or other diseases of blood vessels develop.

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Exercise lowers TG levels.¹ People who have diabetes, heart disease, or are over the age of 40, should talk with a doctor before beginning an exercise program.
Smoking has been linked to elevated TG levels.² As always, it makes sense for smokers to quit.
Obesity increases TG levels.³ Maintaining ideal body weight helps protect against elevated TG levels. Many doctors encourage people who have elevated TGs and who are overweight to lose the extra weight.

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