Triglycerides

i have high triglycerides, that i am trying to correct with diet? i have found some info. on diet and the types of food to eat. i notice most websites say no alcohol. why? i looked up jack daniels and it contains no carbs, gluten, fats, or cholesterol. it does contain 65 calories per 1 ounce serving. if mixed with a diet cola would this be ok to drink?

High Cholesterol / High triglycerides Cant take medication? My husband has this and also High liver function...He can not go on medications because of his liver.. he stopped drinking and smoking 2 weeks ago .He was also on medication that cause this to your liver so it was stopped also. I have him on a diet But I was wondering What kind of foods can he not have I know the basics off no hamburgers no oil, no frying ,no salt so and so... But is there A website that help with this? and anyone knows of some good ideas of foods to help? thanks so much!

High Triglyceride Level and Fasting? During my recent physical, my triglycerides came back at 1480, dangerously high. However, the people at this office did NOT tell me to fast before the test. The night before, my wife and I celebrated her birthday by basically pigging out on fatty foods (steak for dinner; cake for dessert; 2 glasses of wine each). I also had a glass of OJ that morning before the test, as well as a couple bites of the birthday cake (a crappy breakfast, I know). My blood sugar was elevated as well, which I'm pretty sure was due to the sugary stuff I had with no fast. Would that admittedly crappy diet have an effect on my triglyceride levels? I'm thinking about switching doctors because I didn't even know my triglycerides were that high until I requested my medical records. He didn't tell me about the results of the triglycerides, only the blood sugar level. His response, coupled with the ineffectiveness of the office in not telling me to fast, has not inspired me with confidence. Time to switch?

What are some cholesterol lowering foods? I am 29 year old not overweight and VERY active. I was told I have high cholesterol and my Triglycerides (sp?) are high. I heard Cheerios and Aloe Vera Juice can lower cholesterol. Any other suggestions? My Dr. perscribed Crestor--I refuse to take it......I AM YOUNG and can fix my diet!!! I need your suggestions!

Does Mono-Diglycerides which turn into triglycerides in our blood stream. Does it raise our triglycerides.? I drink a creamer that has Mono- and diglycerides (prevents oil separation) in the ingredients. I found out it turns into triglycerides in our blood stream. What I want to know does it cause triglycerides to go up? I have very very high triglycerides, in the danger range!!!!! The Mono-Diglycerides are in a lot of food stuff I eat!!!! My doc's and I are having a hard time finding what is causing my high levels of Triglycerides. I've always had a healthy diet, I weight 130 lb. 5'3, and no other family members have it. The highest it's been is 1,734 (Triglycerides). So I'm very curious. Thank you for any information you can give. FYI I do have MS.

high blood pressure question? I went to my doctor last tuesday, and my blood pressure was 140/90. Now, I must say that I am obese, but I have cut out all the junk food and fast food from my diet, drastically reduced my sodium intake, eating more fruit and veggies, and exercising more (I'm using the stationary bike and my mini step and I am powerwalking). I am also drinking more water and none of the sugary stuff like soda. My dr. gave me a month, to see if my pressure goes down. There are other factors though: I have been taking allergy medication, like Alavert and claritin, and I have been stressed lately, and my cholestrol level is 161 (down from 239) but my triglycerides is 178 (a bit high) My question is: besides, the things I mentioned above, what else can I do to lower my blood pressure. FYI: I also have a juicer , so if you have any natural juice receipes I could use that would lower my b.p. that will be great. no pets at home; I am allegeric to pet dander I forgot to mention that my doctor gave me a month to lower my pressure on my own without meds. Also, does me being anemic (because I am) has anything to do with the high blood pressure?

Need help with my husbands diet? My husband went to the doctor today and he has to go on a very strict diet. His cholesterol is 154, bit his triglycerides are over 650 and his blood sugar was at 122. He is at a high risk for pancreatitis and is getting to be pre-diabetic. I have been doing research online and so far have come up with no alcohol, sugary foods, white food products (pastas, breads), limit butter and whole milk, no deep fried foods, and cut red meats to minimal. The good foods I came up with are more fruits and vegetables, poultry and fish (but not fried), dark green leafy vegetables, brown rice, wheat breads and pastas, oats, barley, and use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. Does this sound like a good menu? Is there something else I should add to either the good or bad foods? To B B, I try to pay attention but he is stubborn and wouldn't listen to me until today. If I made something he didn't want he simply wouldn't eat it. Monetspiccaso, my husband hasn't drank much since we found out we were going to have our son (about 2 years now), but thank you very much for your concern about his alcohol intake. Klb_72, thanks for the menu idea.

Ratio of my cholesterol and HDL is high. (5.02). Do i need medicine or just changing life style is enough ? I am 24 M. My height is 5 feet 7 inches and weight is 76 kg and i had a sedentary life style from many years. My cholsetrol total is 206, (Normal range 150-250) Triglycerides is 190, (10-190) HDL cholsetrol is 41 (40-70) LDL Cholestrol is 127 (upto 190) VLDL is 38. (20-40) Ratio of Cholesterol and HDL is 5.02 (normal should be below 3.5) and Ratio of HDL and LDL is 3.09 (normally i think it should not be more than 2.2) Now i have started evening walk, & proper diet (avoiding fast foods, butter etc.). Do i need any medication or just walk and proper diet will be helpful ? And i also want to know that once this ratio comes high, will it be a life long risk ? should i ignore all fast foods,butter, ghee etc. for whole life ? i m worrying please help me out.

wanna losse weight?? tips here :))? ok well you can try the raw food diet. read this ... :)) What is the Raw Food Diet? The raw food diet is a diet based on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit, and seaweed. Heating food above 116 degrees F is believed to destroy enzymes in food that can assist in the digestion and absorption of food. Cooking is also thought to diminish the nutritional value and "life force" of food. Typically, at least 75% of the diet must be living or raw. What are the Benefits of the Raw Food Diet? Proponents of the raw food diet believe it has numerous health benefits, including: Increased energy Improved skin appearance Better digestion Weight loss Reduced risk of heart disease The raw food diet contains fewer trans fats and saturated fat than the typical Western diet. It is also low in sodium and high in potassium, magnesium, folate, fiber and health-promoting plant chemicals called phytochemicals. These properties are associated with a reduced risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. For example, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that consumption of a raw food diet lowered plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. What are the Guidelines of the Raw Food Diet? 1. What can I eat? Unprocessed, preferably organic, whole foods such as: Fresh fruits and vegetables Nuts Seeds Beans Grains Legumes Dried fruit Seaweed Unprocessed organic or natural foods Freshly juiced fruit and vegetables Purified water Young coconut milk At least 75% of food consumed should not be heated over 116 degrees F. 2. What cooking techniques are used? Specific cooking techniques make foods more digestible and add variety to the diet, including: Sprouting seeds, grains, and beans Juicing fruit and vegetables Soaking nuts and dried fruit Blending Dehydrating food 3. What equipment can I use? A dehydrator, a piece of equipment that blows air through food at a temperature of less than 116 degrees F. A good-quality juice extractor for juicing fruit and vegetables A blender, food processor, or chopper to save time Large glass containers to soak and sprout seeds, grains, and beans Mason jars for storing sprouts and other food Side Effects Some people experience a detoxification reaction when they start the raw food diet, especially if their previous diet was rich in meat, sugar, and caffeine. Mild headaches, nausea, and cravings can occur but usually last for several days. Precautions The raw food diet may not be appropriate for certain people, such as: Children Pregnant or nursing women People with anemia People at risk for osteoporosis - A Washington University study found that people following a raw food diet had lower bone mass. Bone turnover rates, however, were similar to the group that ate a standard American diet. Considerable time, energy, and commitment is needed to be healthy on the raw food diet. Many of the foods are made from scratch. Some ingredients may be hard to find, such as Rejuvelac (the fermented liquid drained from sprouted grains), sprouted flour, date sugar, young coconut milk, carob powder and Celtic sea salt. People must be aware that certain nutritional deficiencies can occur on the raw food diet, including: Calcium Iron B12 – The Journal of Nutrition study found that a raw food diet increased levels of homocysteine due to vitamin B-12 deficiency. Protein Calories Critics of the raw food diet say while it’s true that some enzymes are inactivated when food is heated, it doesn’t matter because the body uses its own enzymes for digestion. In addition, cooking makes certain phytochemicals easier to absorb, such as beta-carotene in carrots. Another critique is that the human body has changed in response to eating cooked foods. Some of these changes are that are jaws and teeth have become smaller, our stomachs have shrunk, and our small intestines have grown longer, lengthening the digestive surface area. According to other alternative diet theories, such as macrobiotics, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, a raw-only diet may not be appropriate for people living in colder climates or for people with certain constitutional types. i put this up because i wanted to help people that wanted to loose weight!! if you have any questions please e-mail me at kardasian_twin@yahoo.com

Can the pill increase my triglyceride level? I switched pill in Jan/07. Last week I did blood analysis and my triglyceride level was extremely high (237, when the max. is 180). Can this be caused by the pill I'm now taking? I have a rather healthy diet, and I rarely eat fast food, especially because my blood analysis in Jan/07 showed that my triglyceride level was already at 198, so I was aware that I had to be careful about that...

my mildly inflammed fatty liver (non-alcoholic)...but I'm not obese? so i have a mildly inflammed liver (mild NASH) due to extensive fatty change (fatty liver). Here's a question though: I read that this is a condition that happens to people that are OBESE or morbidly obese. But I'm not obese...I may be overweight (was 190 lbs at 5'10 when I got tested with elevated liver enzymes). However my triglycerides and cholesterol are both high and have been rather high for the past few years. Could this be the culprit? That high cholesterol and triglycerides have caused this NASH because I've been just piling the fat onto the liver? I have lost weight and in my ideal now at 173 and now eat a lot of vegetables/fruits/fiber and avoiding high fatty foods (junk foods) and exercising daily. They say NASH can be stopped and reversed through weight loss, exercise, good diet but most articles seem to relate it to the obese...would this work on someone that is overweight? Is the prognosis for this better on the overweight? to babygurl: yes they did an ultrasound and it said i had a bad fatty liver. They assumed its NASH. What was the reason for your elevated enzymes? My doctors didn't really recommend getting a biopsy done to see if its NASH unless if my enzymes were high EVEN after I've lost weight to my ideal, eat right and exercise.

Cholesterol remedies.? REading about many. I feel I should give a little background. I am 34 and have been getting borderline high Cholesterol reading along with mildly high triglycerides. Highest total Chol I got was a 240 mg/dl. Triglycerides have been in the low 200's also at times. I assume with my family history (father) that I awill be on a statin in the future. So I have been reading alternatives. Beta-Carotene, Phytolsterols, and Niacin supplements. The research I have been reading seem a little biased all thogh they are not pounding you over the head with things they are trying to sell. Do any of you have first hand feedbak about any of these treatments? I am most interested in the Plant Sterols and Niacin. My diet is not perfect but it is NOT attrocious. But I have read and know that about 25% of body cholesterol is from foods ingested. The rest is what the liver produces. This is the heriditary component. I want to know what you guys have been using what changes are noticed.

Can someone tell me what this is? I'm a 21 year old slightly overweight but healthy male. I had been drinking a lot prior to this situation but just wine every night or almost every night. On June 6th I tried gin for the first time and I've had other hard liquors before. I drank it on an empty stomach mixed with lemon juice and ginger ale (I don't usually mix, was experimenting). I drank half the bottle and started feeling the need to take deep breaths so I stopped. In the morning I had the same sensation, and a cough/irritation below my throat. I had every test done including EKG/Gallbladder & Liver scan/endoscopy/barium swallow/blood tests/allergies etc. all were negative aside from the endoscopy finding a 3-4 cm sliding hiatal hernia, which was so small it didn't show on the barium swallow and doesn't coincide w/ my symptoms since they happened instantly. I was put on all types of antacids and PPI's because they thought it was acid reflux. I took Zantac/PepcidAC/Protonix/Zegerid/Aciphex etc. nothing helped. After trying those plus antibiotics and ativan because they thought it was psychological, I started burping a lot. I burp all the time now, especially when I sit up or after I eat(not when I lay down at all). I don't burp up food, but I get an indigestion feeling like an "mmmph" as if I've eaten too much, even on an empty stomach. My tongue is coated white/yellow. My breath is worse in the morning, and I still have a cough/irritation between my collar bones that gets worse when I take a deep breath (feels air related, not swallow related). I don't regurgitate food nor do I regurgitate acid. I don't get any heartburn and none of the antacid pills have helped. The endoscopy showed no inflammation or irritation. No one knows what it is but all I know is it started to happen after I drank the gin. I haven't drank any alcohol and I'm eating a good diet, small meals, all the recommendations for stomach issues. I'm getting acupuncture and treatment through a naturopath, they have some good ideas, and are trying, but I have not been "cured" yet. I am wondering if any of you could give me some info on how gin could cause this and what it could be? I have a very very hearty stomach, I collect hot sauces and used to eat habanero sauce and very very large meals. I have a very high alcohol tolerance and never had this problem before, even after copious amounts, it's so strange. All I can think of is the day that I drank the gin, I had Japanese food for lunch (Sushi and teriaki beef) along with some spicy beef jerky (the kind they keep in the plastic vats). I've had it before so I'm not sure if perhaps I contracted some stomach bug from the food and the gin aggravated it? I have no idea, but this has lasted 2 months and I'm freaking out. Here are my stats taken by the naturopath: Ph of 5.8 (acidic) A pulse of 91 beats per minute Good blood pressure and zinc levels Low overall cholesterol, 125 High triglycerides (TG's) 137 Very low good cholesterol (HDL) 36 Very low calcium 150 Low bad cholesterol (LDL) which is a good thing, 61 A bit high in the glucose at 98 when the range is 80-95 and found my TC : HDL to be 3.4 Body fat percentage 24.7% Only serious answers please, and thank you for reading. I saw a pulmonologist who did a spirometer and flow meter test for the lungs, it came out fine. My main symptom is an irritation below my neck near the collar bones, it's constant. The shortness of breath has lessened since that day. I had a lot of stress right before this happened, transmission had problems, had to reformat computer, etc. I have college as well and that is also a bit stressful but I don't feel "stressed" right now, I feel calm. Is it possible to still be stressed even though you feel fine? I also notice my leg shakes a lot (restless leg) since this started. I'm usually not anxious or hypochondriac-like but these sensations are new to me and very unsettling. I also want to add that ever since this started, my bowel movements have been strange. They drop out in strange pieces that fall to the bottom of the toilet and never float. They have a "scattered" "dirt-like" quality with this powdery/murky stuff coming out of them floating all around, it looks like tiny little dots. When I flush, it all billows up in a huge cloud as if flushing flour that has sat on the bottom of the toilet bowl. This can't just be "GERD", this makes no sense. Something is in my stomach?

Explain LDL, HDL, and triglyceride interaction? I just got my blood tests back, and everywhere I look for explainations on how to improve diet, I see high triglys with high LDL. I have high LDL (145) but low trigly (122) and higher HDL (51). Can you explain how I can have low triglys and high LDL? What foods would you recommend eating or not eating to lower mainly the LDL since I have low triglys already? Feel free to use biological terms. I am a bio major, but in animal, not human, so I do not understand chloesteral concepts that well, but get the intra/extracellular workings. thanks in advance

are you a sushi lover? Are you a sushi fanatic or do you have trouble getting past the thought of eating raw fish? Well, it turns out that our national indulgence in this tasty and visually enticing treat from Japan may also be good for our health. Sushi is generally made with white rice and sweet rice vinegar, fresh vegetables, seaweed, sesame seeds, and cooked or raw seafood. Like many other Japanese foods, sushi tends to be low in fat, cholesterol, and calories. In addition, sushi that has seafood as an ingredient is often an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which lower the risk of blood clots and decrease triglyceride levels. The fresh vegetables in most sushi also have essential vitamins and minerals. The seaweed wrapping for these rolls is rich in micronutrients and phytochemicals. A few cautions if you are an avid sushi eater but have high blood pressure or are pregnant or nursing. Sushi made with seaweed tends to be a little higher in sodium, as is the soy sauce that each piece is dipped in. Too much sodium in the diet contributes to high blood pressure. And if you are pregnant or nursing, be sure to avoid sushi made from fish, either raw or cooked. The raw fish may carry unwanted bacteria and any sushi made from fish, whether cooked or uncooked, is likely to contain high levels of mercury.

Cholesterol Problem!!? I heard that you shouldn't really worry about the "Total Cholesterol" but rather your HDL, LDL & Triglycerides. Is it true? I am a 29 yrs old woman. I did blood test 3 times this year, and here is my results: On 3/2007 HDL (57), LDL (120), Tri (60), Total Cholesterol (189) On 7/2007 HDL (68), LDL (151), Tri (88), Total Cholesterol (237) <=Red Flag. On 11/2007 HDL (62), LDL (136), Tri (67), Total Cholesterol (211) <=Still high. My diet is pretty the same all year along, I don't know what I ate that make it rise so much from March to July. Then I pay more attention to what I put in my mouth, I started taking fish oil and eliminate much greasy food. I also start eating 15 almonds per day. It drops a little, but it is still kinda high. And how is the "total cholesterol" calculated? is it HDL+LDL+Triglycerides? Mine doesn't add up, so I am curious of how they calculate that.

Help! I need advice with my husbands condition!? My husband is schizophrenia and bipolar he is on medications. He is also a walking time bomb with High blood pressure very high cholesterol and triglycerides. The doctor can not put him on medicines for his cholesterol because of his high liver function. He is just miserable with this new diet and is complaining that its hard. He is Mexican and always eaten very bad fattening foods. And ever since he stopped using drugs he was doing good for 3 years and then we drank alcohol and well now he is just wanting cigarettes and alcohol and is acting like A kid! I know the voices don't help him. They tell him what to do and bug him but He begs me for money and if I don't give it to him he will look for change. like right now he is going to buy a beer with change. I just don't know what to do I'm sitting here crying and my kids see this I'm just lost, lost with all of this I have a Autistic son and a son that is ADHD and my uncle that is very ill with schizophrenia also. I'm also bipolar. Can you please help me I have no one to turn to no friends or family. You are all I have.

Help with my husband Im just crying cant stop.? Help! I need advice with my husbands condition!? My husband is schizophrenia and bipolar he is on medications. He is also a walking time bomb with High blood pressure very high cholesterol and triglycerides. The doctor can not put him on medicines for his cholesterol because of his high liver function. He is just miserable with this new diet and is complaining that its hard. He is Mexican and always eaten very bad fattening foods. And ever since he stopped using drugs he was doing good for 3 years and then we drank alcohol and well now he is just wanting cigarettes and alcohol and is acting like A kid! I know the voices don't help him. They tell him what to do and bug him but He begs me for money and if I don't give it to him he will look for change. like right now he is going to buy a beer with change. I just don't know what to do I'm sitting here crying and my kids see this I'm just lost, lost with all of this I have a Autistic son and a son that is ADHD and my uncle that is very ill with schizophrenia also. I'm also bipolar. Help you are all I have to turn to any advice? I already called him the doctor wont be in tomorrow but they will get a hold of him.

My cousin (32 years) recently got back her cholesterol test results and her numbers are really bad (270),? triglycerides are very high. We all are concerned about her. She has started making some lifestyle changes like eating more veggies and fruits, no red meat, dairy products and also moderate exercise everyday. The problem is that the whole week she will watch her diet but during weekends she will let herself go. She will eat pizza, cheesecake etc and insists that eating all this stuff just once in a week won't hurt her. I think otherwise. Also, I have been asking her to stay away from fried food but she insists that if it is fried in some 0 cholesterol oil like canola oil, it should be fine. Is she right?

can one Red Grapefruit a day Lowers Cholesterol? http://websites.afar.org/site/PageServer?pagename=IA_l_nutr_redgf Researchers in Israel have published findings in The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry that suggest eating red grapefruit can help reduce cholesterol in some patients who do not respond to statins, a class of drugs that millions of patients take to lower “bad” cholesterol levels. The researchers tested 57 patients between the ages of 39 to 72 who had undergone coronary bypass surgery and who failed to respond to simvastin, one of the popular statin drugs on the market. They divided the patients into three groups: The first ate one red grapefruit daily; the second ate one white grapefruit daily; and the third ate no grapefruit at all. Except for the grapefruit, study participants consumed identical diets. None took lipid-lowering drugs during the study. After one month, the group that ate one red grapefruit a day had significantly decreased blood levels of triglycerides. Antioxidant activity was also higher, as it was in the group that ate one white grapefruit a day. There were no differences in the heart rate, blood pressure, or weight between the study groups and the control group. Reviewed by: Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Ph.D., Tufts University Published: May 2006

Can the pill increase my triglyceride level? I switched pill in Jan/07. Last week I did blood analysis and my triglyceride level was extremely high (237, when the max. is 180). Can this be caused by the pill I'm now taking? I have a rather healthy diet, and I rarely eat fast food, especially because my blood analysis in Jan/07 showed that my triglyceride level was already at 198, so I was aware that I had to be careful about that...