Suggest Ways To Bring Down Triglyceride Levels

Posted on Tue, 18 Nov 2014

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Question : My Triglyceride is 222. What are some of the precautions i need to take and how can i bring it down?

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Life style changes - Diet & Exercise

Detailed Answer:
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The level is not alarming – Normal = less than 150 / Borderline = 150 to 199.
High = 200 to 499 / Very high = 500 or higher.

It is generally genetic [inherited /running in family]
Obesity / Diabetes / Thyroid insufficiency / Alcohol / over eating / some drugs like Beta-blockers / Diuretics are a few other causes.

Eat fewer calories / Limit natural sugars:
Eat small, frequent meals and do not skip meals
Avoid late-night snacking
Add omega-3 fats in your diet
– fatty fish (like mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna) twice or more in a week
– soy foods, canola oil, flax seeds and walnuts / limit potatoes, yams, beans, corn and peas

Lose weight if you are overweight

Do regular physical activity – at least half an hour a day / 5 days in a week

Consult a Physician
Repeat the tests in 2 to 3 months
A full 14-hour fasting is necessary for proper interpretation

Good luck
God bless you

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