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Suggest Ways To Bring Down Triglyceride Levels
Question: My Triglyceride is 222. What are some of the precautions i need to take and how can i bring it down?
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
Life style changes - Diet & Exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
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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