If your doctor recently prescribed blood work to determine your overall heart health, chances are they measured your triglycerides and cholesterol levels during testing. Triglycerides are lipids found in the blood. Stored inside your body’s fat cells, they are formed when you eat too many calories. Your body then releases these unused triglycerides for an extra energy boost between meals.
For those of us who enjoy carbs and fats and tend to eat more than we should, excess triglycerides could lead to a condition known as hypertriglyceridemia. Hypertriglyceridemia, or high triglycerides, if left untreated could lead to metabolic syndrome, morbid obesity, diabetes, heart attack, kidney failure and pancreatitis.
Over time, consistent high triglyceride levels can contribute to artery hardening and atherosclerosis, which could lead to heart attack, stroke and heart disease.
Before your blood tests, you will be required to fast for nine to 12 hours. Cheating before the bloodwork could adversely affect your test results, so try to schedule your blood work in the morning so you can fast while you sleep. It may take three to seven days to get your blood work results, so be sure to schedule a follow-up with your doctor to sit down and discuss the results.
Sit down with your doctor to go over your blood work results. Triglyceride levels less than 150 are normal. 150 to 199 are borderline high. If your levels are between 200 and 499, your triglycerides are high. Levels over 500 are very high, and you could be at serious risk for hypertriglyceridemia
Finding out your triglyceride levels are high isn’t the end of the world. Even if your levels are very high, you can still take steps to improve your diet and begin a doctor-recommended exercise regimen. It may require a major lifestyle change, but the hard work will pay off in the long run.
There are a number of different types of food that can help lower your triglycerides. Fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, such as rhubarb, for example, may lower your triglycerides. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish like salmon, sardines and tuna are another diet must when aiming to lower cholesterol and triglycerides. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends eating omega-3 healthy foods at least twice a week to improve cholesterol, triglycerides and overall heart health.
Whole grain breads and cereals, as well as fiber-packed fruits and vegetables are also known to help stabilize your triglycerides. As an added benefit, food high in fiber aids in digestion, as well as helping you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
You’ll want to avoid certain types of food also. Counting calories may seem like a hassle, but in the long run, counting and maintaining a healthy intake of calories for your body type and weight can not only help lower existing excess triglycerides, but ensure you don’t worsen your situation.
Foods to avoid include those containing high amounts of sugar and carbohydrates. White flour-based snacks and treats glazed in sugary goodness may sound like a good idea, but they pack your body with excess sugar and calories you don’t need. Not only do those high sugar, carb-packed goodies contain more sugar than the body can process, they also have trans fats. Some snack foods may say they are trans fat-free, but you can tell if an item you want to snack on contains trans fats by checking the label for partially hydrogenated oil.
Another high sugar, carbohydrate no-no for those diagnosed with high triglycerides is alcohol. Even a small amount of alcohol each day could raise your triglyceride levels.
If you happen to be a cigarette smoker, quitting smoking now could greatly lower your triglycerides. Studies show smokers tend to have higher concentrations of triglycerides than nonsmokers. Cigarette smokers inadvertently affect their triglycerides, as smoking reduces the body’s HDL, or good cholesterol levels. HDL cholesterol helps filter excess triglycerides from the blood, so along with all the other health reasons you might consider quitting smoking, you may want to factor in your triglyceride levels.
You hear a lot of talk these days about the different types of fat, and how they affect your health. Eliminating fat completely is not the answer, but learning to discriminate between healthy fat and unhealthy fat is essential. Learn to trade saturated fats, like those found in fatty cuts of meat and skin, for monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat can be found in nuts, olive oil, peanut and canola oil.
Along with healthy diet changes, you will also want to begin a regular exercise regimen. In order to even impact your triglyceride and cholesterol levels, it’s recommended that you achieve at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise five days each week. Walking, swimming, running, even cleaning can all add up throughout the day, so even if you don’t have full 30 minute segments, break it up into two 15 minute exercise segments.
You can also incorporate exercise into your downtime routines, like watching television or even sitting at your work desk.
Sometimes in extreme conditions, diet and exercise are not enough. Your doctor may prescribe medication or recommend an over-the-counter treatment. Niacin, for example, is a supplement that lowers triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements work well for those who want the benefits they provide without having to eat fish.
Doctors may also prescribe drugs known as statins, which lower LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides.
It is not recommended that you take an over-the-counter treatment without first talking to your doctor, as some treatments, such as niacin supplements or omega-3 supplements, could interact with other medications and lead to accidental overdose.
Lowering your triglycerides through lifestyle changes such as proper diet and exercise can be difficult. Remember, making a major lifestyle change alone is never easy. Find a support group, or talk to your doctor before undertaking the task. A strong support system is essential to guaranteeing you stay on track while working your way back to a stronger, healthier you.
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Comments
Lillian
October 7th, 2010 - 9:35:28 PM
I do eat white bread at least twice a week, also eat rice twice a week, no vegetables, lot of fruit, walk 40 min. everyday and take a vytorin pill and my triglecerides is 300- I started taken fish oil pill, will that help?
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MATT
October 12th, 2010 - 4:36:00 AM
HI LIL MINE WAS 300 LAST YEAR,ITS NOW 160. REGIMENT FISH OIL AND 2000MG NIACIN DAILY AND 1 HOUR EXCERISE DAILY. TRY TO EAT ONLY MONO&POLY SATURATED FATS ONLY EXSPEC BUTTER(OLOVIO). SNACK ON CUT UP CELERY& ONION WITH SALSA &CHIPS. DON'T LOWER TRIG YOU WILL HAVE HEART PROBLEMS( VEINS WILL CLOG)
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Sharon
October 16th, 2010 - 6:18:06 AM
I just found out my trig. level is 1,024! Yikes! I have to do MAJOR lifestyle change :( I am pretty scared about these results.
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bonnie
October 19th, 2010 - 2:36:42 PM
lillian, you should aslo switch to whole grain wheat bread instead of the white. avacodos are great for lowering trigs. start using wheat flour instead of white flower. aslo, salmon is better for you than regular fish oil pills. stay away from dairy products and if you must have them, get low fat or two percent. oatmeal is awsome, so are high fiber and grains cereal
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Mario In Bangkok
October 20th, 2010 - 7:53:04 AM
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leticia
October 24th, 2010 - 11:44:57 AM
yikes my triglyceride levels are at 1200, dr. put me on 145 mg tricor, does anyone know what seasonings I can use to dress up foods that are also benefits for lowering triglyceride levels?
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lucy
October 25th, 2010 - 8:57:17 AM
use lemon and or lime juice everyday, as it's a great source of vit c and a great seasoning for salads and vegs.
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Holly
October 26th, 2010 - 5:54:54 PM
Well my mothers side of the family have all the heart issues. My uncle died of a heart attack and mom died from a stroke so I hate finding out my LDL is 255 and my triglycerides are 210 when I had it done when I was fasting I can only imagine what they would read after 6pm. I hate that I have to now take fish oil tabs OTC 2 tabs twice a day I just hate it. I don't hardly eat as it is. I am almost a vegan so I don't get it. My doctor said even if I weighed 100lbs I would still have high LDL and Triglycerides because my body produces it in other words I was born this way already. Now that is scary I will never be cured from this no matter what. I just hate it. You all don't know how much I hate it i am not good at taking pills never have been never will be.
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rose
December 16th, 2010 - 7:35:45 AM
went on a low fat,low cholest. diet in march lost 22 pounds first six weeks but bad clolest. went up to 189 from 179 and good choles went down a point. continued on diet went back overall cholest. went down but trigl.went up to 500, overall was 239. went back last week overall 324, bad 264,trigl. normal. I am sooooooooo tired,doctor started me on crestor said evidently hereditary also started taking a baby asperin everyday. I am done and don't know what to do, so tired of trying.
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Joan
January 12th, 2011 - 9:04:38 PM
Got word today my cholestrol and trig are high. I am a nurse and know what I should and shouldn't do. I do home health so always get food on the go. Bad Idea, but today is the first day of the rest of my life. Time to do what I preach!
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Lou
February 2nd, 2011 - 8:09:11 AM
My Trigs.are at 333...I cant take crestor or lipitor because they both make me sick as a dog. Funny, my trigs about a year ago was at 290 and I brought it down to 180 in a matter of months with strict dieting...
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dan
February 28th, 2011 - 1:15:31 PM
i'm hiv+ and due to my meds my trigs are 640 and jump up 200+ points every 3 months. i also have non -parkinsons tremors. i was on loped for 30 days and felt like i had the flu for 28 of them. trigs still jumped 200+ points. meds for tremors prohibit foods high in tyramines and i'm allergic to most soft skined fruits. i'm now on triple fish oil and double niasin and do only 60 carbs a day. between the two diets, many food choices are out. i also eat nothing with more that 2 grams of fat, but i do use olive or canola oils. i leave salt out of most everything. brocoli and egg whites are really wearing thin. any suggestioms on spicing up what foods are left?
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wilma l chupp
March 2nd, 2011 - 8:50:43 PM
i need a list of food to help lower my triglycerides
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robert chase
March 9th, 2011 - 8:56:15 AM
i just been blood test and my triglycerides is up to 269 what can i eat to get it down so please help im new at this
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Linda
March 11th, 2011 - 4:09:50 PM
I just had a blood test and my trig's. are 182. I've been told to eat less carbs - but I'm wondering about other remedies and life style changes for myself. Reading through some of the above stat levels make me feel like whats the scare - mine are pretty good.
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Scott
March 15th, 2011 - 7:06:36 AM
My Triglycerides are about 700, my docotor wants me to get them lower. Am Hiv+ and want to keep weight on, so, what are good foods to get my trigs down, yet help me maintain weight?
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Barbara
March 18th, 2011 - 9:26:01 AM
Sugar type carbs will cause your triglyceridess to be high. Ask your doctor about trying you on Lavasa. It is a prescription omega 3 fatty acid and works great to lower triglycerides.
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Pam
March 22nd, 2011 - 10:23:41 AM
i would like a list of triglyceride lowering foods please
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DAWN
March 23rd, 2011 - 11:31:55 AM
I JUST FOUND OUT MY TRIGLYCERIDES WHERE 4500. IVE STARTED A VERY HEALTHY DIET, BUT WOULD STILL LIKE A LIST OF FOODS THAT COULD LOWER THIS
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Marie
March 23rd, 2011 - 7:56:12 PM
Hubby just had blood work done Dr. screaming .Tri's 688 he is also diabetic non Insulin dependent. HELP! I've been reading every thing I can find. get tips but no diet
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Nanci
March 25th, 2011 - 11:49:35 AM
I am trying to find a list of good foods to lower High tri's..I walk, try to eat healthy,and exercise in a class for 1 hour each 2 days a week and still have high tri's. Please give a list..Thanks
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Carole Ramsey
April 10th, 2011 - 8:00:14 AM
I have just found out that my triglycelrides over 400. I have been having a dizzy head and feel light headed. I would like a list of the foods that I should be eating. I am also a diebetic. Thanks for your help Carole Ramsey
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Suzie
April 12th, 2011 - 3:37:56 AM
Three years ago I bought a Vita-mix blender, which by the way has been used by the Cancer Centers of America for over 20 years. I am not plugging this product and it is expensive at around 350.00 but what it can do with fruits and vegetables is amazing. I have genectic high clolestral levels but now my LDL is 130 HDL 102 and Triglerides are 78. The answer is in fruits, veggies, fiber and fish. Only use Olive oil, cocoanut oil. Butter is better than any thing else in moderation. Drink almond milk, rice milk they are actually good. I hate oatmeal but in one of my drinks I do not know its there. Also exercise by walking your dog twice daily and at home exercises three times a week, 15 minutes. Good Luck. I weigh 118lbs, female and I am 5'2" and 60 years old.
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Suzie
April 12th, 2011 - 3:40:12 AM
Three years ago I bought a Vita-mix blender, which by the way has been used by the Cancer Centers of America for over 20 years. I am not plugging this product and it is expensive at around 350.00 I have genectic high clolestral levels but now my LDL is 130 HDL 102 and Triglerides are 78. The answer is in fruits, veggies, fiber and fish. Only use Olive oil, cocoanut oil. Butter is better than any thing else in moderation. Drink almond milk, rice milk they are actually good. I hate oatmeal but in one of my drinks I do not know its there. Also exercise by walking your dog twice daily and at home exercises three times a week, 15 minutes. Good Luck. I weigh 118lbs, female and I am 5'2" and 60 years old.
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Dave
April 19th, 2011 - 4:21:58 PM
I'm so proud of all of you that are trying so hard and now talking to each other (that's great)about what you can do to get better. That's definitely the first step, wanting to get better. I'm recovering from a quadruple by-pass surgery last fall and must tell you to keep on trying,don't give up-EVER. I used to run marathons, although I'm certainly not built for such activity,so I have a strong heart. But that is not good, a strong heart trying to push blood through clogged arteries. I did wonderful on Jenny C's program and lost 35lbs and I think it was because you eat 6 times a day. Everything got in order sugar,cholesterol,tryglcerides and I was even taken off all diabetes 2 medicine. I took on a new job and gained back 25lbs and all my problems came back. So it now is a "Way of Life" that I have to commit to, instead of just a diet. Sorry this was so "wordy", may God bless and keep working at it,it will be worth it.
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Fellin Great Lookin Greater!
April 27th, 2011 - 12:29:20 PM
Started Dr. Ted's Diet on Feb 02, 2011. Blood work: CHOL: 280, TRIG: 364, HDL: 46, LDL 177, GLU 114. Done with Dr. Ted's diet (6 weeks/$$$) on April 05, 2011. Blood Work: CHOL 235, TRIG: 208, HDL: 43, LDL 157, GLU 97. Lost 21 lbs. Maintaining weight with 6 meals a day consisting of shake in the am, protien and veggie/fruit diet. David Allen Whey Protien Pharma Grade products are great! Need to get to: CHOL: 200, TRIG: 150, LDL: 100. Stay tuned for results in Fall.
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Marla
April 29th, 2011 - 9:42:36 AM
Question...What sugar substitute is safe to use without raising triglyceride levels?
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susie
May 3rd, 2011 - 4:21:06 PM
Just found out that all my numbers are way high.My triglycerides went to 330 from 94 in less than one year.My LDL went to 129 from 88.I am taking vytorin.My DR. just doubled the dose.I eat fish at least once a day,if not twice.I don't know what changed. Any coments?
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Thea
May 4th, 2011 - 9:40:36 AM
Suzie, I have the blender you are speaking of but haven't used it. Where did you get the recipes needed to lower cholesterol and trigs.??
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Dee
May 18th, 2011 - 5:02:09 AM
My Mom's side of family, all women died of heart disease/heart attack/strokes. My brother has had 3 heart attacks, he's 57! First at 50. I am only one in family that never smoked, always exercise and eat healthy. I was on Crestor for awhile and stopped. I am afraid of all the side affects of medications. For 10 years now I supplement my diet with Niacin, Fish Oils, B Complex and CQ-10. No fried foods, no red meat, lots of chicken, pork,greens, fruit and legumes in my diet. Good Choles 56, LDL 157, and Triglys 55. Over all last blood tests showed 238. Doc now believes it is hereditary and because my Good Choles is so high. I now drink Dr. Oz's smoothie at least 3Xs/wk which includes: 1 C natural fruit juice, 1/2 banana, 2T Protein Powder, 1 T Wheatgerm, 2 T Ground Flaxseed and 1 T Physlluim Husk Powder. I drink Red or White wine every night and drink lots of water all day. My Cholesterol fluctuates yearly so this is a life long commitment to stay heart healthy.
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jose
May 18th, 2011 - 11:33:13 AM
need help on what kinds of foods to eat to lower my triglycerides? i eat lots of chicken and pork is that okay?
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Diane
May 21st, 2011 - 12:25:19 PM
i had open heart surgery in sept. they had to replace my left main which they call that THE WIDOW MAKER. They told me i was 97% blocked and if i had went into a heart attack i would have not made it to the hospital. It has done a number on my mental state cause i felt good. Since the surgery i cant seam to get my life back. i would like to have some foods or recipes to help lower my triglycerides, and my ldl and raise my hdl
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DENISE
May 31st, 2011 - 1:25:59 PM
GENETICALLY, MY CHALLENGES, OVER THE PASE SEVERAL YEARS, HAVE BEEN HIGH CHOLESTEROL/HIGH TRIGLY, HEART DISEASE ON MY MOM'S SIDE WITH DEPRESSION/HYPERTENSION ON MY DAD'S SIDE...7 YEARS AGO, A SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT PUT ME IN A PHYSIOLOGICAL TAIL SPIN...INTERNAL INJURIES DOCUMENTED...SEVERAL MONTHS HAD BEEN TAKING ONLY AMBIEN TO HELP ME SLEEP WHICH CAUSED HALLUCINATIONS,MORE NIGHTMARES...SELF MEDICATING..AFTER BEING HOSPITALIZED FINALLY DIAGNOSED WITH PTSD AND NOT A BRAIN TUMOR. EVEN WITH COMBINATION MEDS WENT INTO A DOWNWARD SPIRAL...SERIOUS WEIGHT GAIN DUE TO LACK OF EXERCISE, DEPRESSION,FAST FOODS, HAPPY HOUR CIRCUIT,OUT OF CONTROL LIFESTYLE.....CHOLESTEROL 475 WITH TRIGLC.1,100...RIDICULOUS... IT WAS A VERY DEPRESSING AND SHAMEFUL TIME ...I WAS ALWAYS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT WITH THE DIET AND WALKING UP TO 10 MILES A WEEK BUT AT 5'1" MY WEIGHT SKYROCKETED TO 154LBS...MY SINGING CAREER BASICALLY WENT IN THE TOILET..STRUGGLED WITH ALL KINDS OF FEELINGS BUT TRIED TO STAY FOCUSED BECAUSE OF MY FAMILY WHICH AT TIMES ALSO ADDED TO MY STRESS LEVEL. I'VE IMPROVED IN MANY WAYS OVER THE YEARS AND DECIDED IT'S A DAY TO DAY FIX...NEVER WILL HAPPEN OVER NIGHT...IT'S THE 3 W'S..WATCH WHAT YOU EAT, WATER AND LOTS OF IT & WALKING...AND WHEN FOOD AND EXCERCISE ARE NOT ENOUGH YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE MEDICATIONS. BE WITH THE RIGHT DOCTOR WHO ADDS ORDER TO YOUR LIFE.AS THE MAN SAID, "WHAT GOOD IS A HEALTHY HEART WHEN THERE IS SEVERE BLOCKAGE?" FOR DIANE, NO ONE HAS TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU HAD A SERIOUS SURGERY, YOUR BODY EXPERIENCED TRAUMA,CHEMICALLY THINGS HAVE BEEN READJUSTED, BE PATIENT...STAY AWAY FROM PROCESSED FOODS, FAST FOODS,EATING 3 HOURS BEFORE BEDTIME TURNS ANYTHING YOU EAT INTO SUGAR...FRIUTS, VEGETABLES, SALMON, TUNA AT LEAST 2-3 TIMES A WEEK,LEAN MEAT,EGG WHITE OMELLETTES, OLIVE OIL,FOODS HIGH IN VIT C AND POTASSIUM AND AS MY DEAR ITALIAN GRANDFATHER TAUGHT ME RED WINE IS GOOD FOR THE HEART.THE LORD EXPECTS US TO BEEDUCATEDSO DO THE RESEARCH.HEALTHY TRAILS TO YOU.
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carolyn
June 9th, 2011 - 11:24:08 AM
need to know what to do all i get out of docs is ldl normal hdl normal trigly bad its 634 but your total over all is 110 so how do i get the tri down w/o danger to my ldl or hdl ? does anyone know of a trigly med only?
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Suzanne
June 11th, 2011 - 1:30:00 PM
I just lowered my triglycerides from 186 to 101 in 3 mos, without meds. I avoided sugar and processed foods, increased my good fats quite a bit and limited my carbs... I also exercise 4 to 5 days a week. I followed "Food Rules" by Catherine Shanahan and "Deep Nutrition" by the same author. Amazing results. After several years of trying to lower with statins. Statins are a very dangerous drug, that and conventional wisdom of eating low fat. I ate full fat everything. Including whole organic milk and yogurt.
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Suz
June 11th, 2011 - 1:35:01 PM
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OLDJON
June 30th, 2011 - 12:52:24 PM
Do not automatically turn your nose up at Olive Oil. There is a vast variety of grades and flavors. check the web.
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Anonymous
July 6th, 2011 - 7:28:19 AM
everything in moderation?
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brenda
July 11th, 2011 - 6:44:37 PM
Moderately high triglycerides can be reversed. Nuts, 2% milk, whole grain cerals [there's plenty on the market], baked chicken,sardines, salmon, tuna, alvacados, green vegetables, whole grain bread, boiled egg [in moderation] sugar free jello, sugar free pudding. No white foods. Oh yes, walk, or swim, move!!!
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Judy
July 14th, 2011 - 9:33:58 AM
I have 363 trigltcerides , my family has a history of clogged arteries. I am almost a veggie person, i eat a lot of pasta. I need to stop that and eat wheat more, I will take all this information and use it for my health, i am 65 and would like ideas on some foods that are good for you. Thanks..
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shirley
July 18th, 2011 - 12:41:04 PM
my son is 35 and his tri is 530 and clos 550 very bad i,m so worried about him, also trying to find menu to feed him,he,s not overweight,he keeps busy all the time, doc says it,s genic don,t know what to do about food, and because of this he cheats sometime,his wife don,t know how to help him. please someone who knows how to and what to eat to bring his triglyides. please,please help.god bless you all.thanks
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Aida Muniz
July 19th, 2011 - 5:02:21 PM
I Read all the comments; they are terrific. My triglycerides are over 400. I am worry, but I'm going to follow a strict diet so that the count may go down. I'm also planning to see a dietitian. I'm 76.
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baby
July 22nd, 2011 - 11:36:43 AM
a month agoI have blood work done my cholasterol is 253 my triglycerides is 580 my glucoes is 123. I start wlaking six to seven days a week and cut on rice, no soda, no beff, no pork and stop on process food. I statr eating grilled salmon, tilapia, and losts of fruites and vegetable daily. start blending my friuts all kind and steam my vegetable, and plenty og water a day. no meal after 6pm. I lost wait may be 9 to 10 pounds and planning to have my blood work done in December, I will let you all know the result.
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zail lawson
July 28th, 2011 - 10:10:24 AM
7/27/11 just released for pancreitis, trigly 6000 plus,diabetic and smoker. Less than a case of beer a year and I keep my sugar between 115 and 135 janumet thought I was following a good diet?
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Ray
July 28th, 2011 - 4:01:39 PM
Triglycerides levels were ok up until a year ago. Went to the Hospital with severe stomach cramps. My primary Dr. thought it was caused by Gall Bladder since I had a lot of stones. Triglyceride levels were 4500 before surgery. We thought we had the problem solved. Had blood work Trigs were up to 5200. Doctors say it's hereditary. I am on Lovaza(very expensive) Niacin, Tricor and Crestor. Thought everything was working out. 8 months after surgery landed in Hospital with Pancriatitus attack.. Trigs were 7500..... Yes!!!!!
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David
July 29th, 2011 - 3:33:47 PM
Ray - gosh, I don't no what to think about 7500. Wow. I'll pray for you. I have Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhyhtmia, stents and an ICD. I recently started a controled exercise program at Kettering Medical Center. My blood pressure has been consistently LOW, 80/50. They wouldn't let me finish my routine today and sent me home. Got a voicemail from my internist office - had another blood panel, this one within 3 weeks of my last. It was ridiculous: (Should be) Cholesterol 382 <199 Triglycerides 2000+ <149 A-1C 10.3 <5.6 I'm a hot mess. I weigh about 285 stand 6'2" and i look reasonably good physically...wow looks can be deceiving. I have weighed close to 400 but have been below 330 for 20 years and at my current weight 24+ months. My cardioloogist wants me to lose more, but is okay with the 285 v 330.
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joseph yglesias
July 31st, 2011 - 2:46:29 PM
I 79 and have history of elevated chol and trig with BP problems . The solution is eat less, execise and reduce your weighed. Suggest play tennis or practice Karate. But eat less and take you weigh often. Do not take Lipitor or the other costly muscle wasting junk. For choles : Red rice yeast for Cosco. For men with prostate problems take prostate combo , and also stinging nettle. You can get good product and prices for (just google Swanson vitamins, they are in S.Dacota, USA. I have tested myself for PSA and it went from 7 to 4.0 in aboug 8weeks. Do not take Avodart unless you want dry ejacultes. I also had cholet 320 and it is now 186 mgs. You must also follow good diet and reduce you in-take of calories. Respectfully,Jose Yglesias , CLS,ASCP
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Donna
August 16th, 2011 - 3:03:21 PM
When my triglycerides went up, I cut out the sugar: pastries, desserts, soda. Dropped triglycerides and 20 extra lbs., even while going through menopause. David: at 6'2", 285 lbs is still obese. With all your health problems, I would suggest looking for another MD, a nutritionist, and a health coach. Good luck.
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Eric
August 20th, 2011 - 10:48:01 PM
My trig level is around 1800. I had pancreatitus a couple of years ago. Most pain I have ever had in my life. I have to quit what little drinking I do and I am going to give up all simple carbs.
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Tamara Chronister
August 25th, 2011 - 12:20:30 PM
My triglicerides are borderline high. So I went on line to find out how to lower them. Low glycemic eating seems to me the most sensible way I should do it. Since I haven't seen anyone post alist of foods to eat, I thought this might be helpful. I began with two books that explain how to control your blood sugar level. The first one is The Glucose Revolution by Brand-miller and three other authors. The second is The Glucose Revolution Pocket Guide to the top 100 low glycemic foods. By the same authors. That will give you a list of healthy foods and get you started. I use Agave Nectar in foods that I want sweetened. It's low glycemic and it mixes well in hot or cold foods - AND it's all natural from the agave cactus. I use it in coffee, oatmeal cookie recipe, and when making my own applesauce. You can find it by the peanut butter and honey in your market. I also eat pumpernickel bread - it's amazing!!! Not the little squares to make finger foods with - Pepperide Farms makes a softer bread more suitable for sandwiches. If you like jam on your toast, try all fruit spreads. You won't want to go back to the sugary stuff. It's too soon to tell how well this is working, however, I feel 1000 times better for eating healthy!!
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Nancy
August 26th, 2011 - 7:55:01 AM
Just had blood work done. Hdl is 86mg/dl and Ldl is 72/dl and Trigylcerides is 64 mg/dl. I eat what I want, drink what I want, but I have always taken fish oil. No cakes, pies etc. But at the end of the day, Whatever and which drink I choose doesn't seem to effect my blood work. Also, I am just a tad plump. Not a lot of fried foods, lots of beans and not a lot of fruits. Not a lot of eating out. Mostly cook something at home. Much better for you. Nan
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donna
August 26th, 2011 - 4:39:18 PM
Good Evening, went to the doctor had my blood work done total cholesterol is 276 and the tri is quite high. very confused what to eat and what not to eat. I want to eat healthy and not take meds...please help
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Debbie Jones
August 29th, 2011 - 4:01:22 PM
what kind of food is best to eat with high tryglicerides?
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drmikephd
October 19th, 2011 - 2:20:27 PM
My Trigylcerides are 15 they were at 72 but ase soon as I added one raw onion too my diet
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Pat
October 19th, 2011 - 4:37:58 PM
I too have high triglycerides 434, need a diet for guide lines on food, Dr. did not have any, can anyone help...Thanks
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kirk
October 24th, 2011 - 10:14:24 AM
Just had y levels checked-the MD did not give advance warning to fast 9-12 hours before. My tri level was 184. I had breakfast and lunch that day and I'm sure I had a treat or two. How valid is that number and should I ask for a re-count. (I've been watching my carbs etc. Whaddya think?)
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