Triglycerides

What happens if the Triglycerides count increases in humans and how can this be controlled/rectified?

Also need info on how the above is created in the body and the food habits which would assist in dealing with this

Public Comments

1. i used to have high triglycerides count. then i found out that if you drink coffee before the test it will give a false high reading. it used to be that they told us drinking coffee before the test was ok.
2. and what are Triglycerides... will they kill you
3. Triglycerides are essentially fat molecules attached to glucose. It's the way our body transport fat to the areas it's needed. Elevated triglycerides is directly related to the consumption of carbohydrates, and elevated levels usually means that your intake is too high. Chances are it your Tri's are elevated you are also overweight, or gaining weight. To lower them, there are medications, but you can also lower them naturally by dieting. Lower your intake of carbohydrates, especially highly processed and refined carbs. High triglycerides is felt to be a related to the development of heart disease, so many docs will prescribe statins if you are unable to lower them thru diet and exercise. Statins have several side effects and cannot be taken by women that are pregnant of may become pregnant. Personally, I would suggest a change in diet and an increase in exercise. By loosing weight your tri's should come down....and they will likely drop dramatically if you follow a low carb plan.
4. Please see the webpages for more details on Triglyceride level and Hypertriglyceridemia American Heart Association Recommendation — Dietary treatment goals. Changes in lifestyle habits are the main therapy for hypertriglyceridemia. These are the changes you need to make: If you're overweight, cut down on calories to reach your ideal body weight. This includes all sources of calories, from fats, proteins, carbohydrates and alcohol. Reduce the saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol content of your diet. Reduce your intake of alcohol considerably. Even small amounts of alcohol can lead to large changes in plasma triglyceride levels. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days each week. People with high triglycerides may need to substitute monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — such as those found in canola oil, olive oil or liquid margarine — for saturated fats. Substituting carbohydrates for fats may raise triglyceride levels and may decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol in some people. Substitute fish high in omega-3 fatty acids instead of meats high in saturated fat like hamburger. Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids.