How to lower triglycerides
I am a 78 year old female. I am 5'5" tall 126 lbs. I do weight-bearing exercises and therabands 4 times a week for 45 minutes, and walk 1-1/2 to 2 miles 3 times a week. I also bowl twice a week. I also have celiac disease, and watch my food regimen closely, eating gluten free foods, lots of fruits and veggies and a fairly high protein diet.
Recent lipid profile shows overall
Cholesterol somewhat high 216 in a range of 0-200
Triglycerides 209 in a range of 35-200
HDL 55 in a range of 45-65
VLDL 42 in a range of 0- 75
LDL-CALC'D 119 in a range of 0-130
CHOL/HDL RISK Ratio 3.9 in a range of 3.5-4.4 Below Ave Risk
I would like to be in a Low Risk Ratio <3.5
I do not want to take statin drugs. The only Rx I take is Fosamax 70mg +2800 iu D weekly, lots of vitamins, calcium and D3. I am generally healthy for my age and would like your opinion if I need to worry about the High Triglycerides which always seem to come up high. Thank you for your answer.
Hello caroline garber,
First of all let me say congratulations on your cholesterol numbers. Without statins, your numbers are impressive.
I would not be terribly concerned about your triglyceride number as it is close to the upper limit of normal.
That being said, I would try a couple of things. Try to increase the amount of fish, especially fish like salmon, in your diet. Also, increase the amount of nuts. Both of these foods have omega-3 fatty acids in them, which raise HDL and lower triglycerides. You may consider adding fish oil as a suppliment to your diet. Also, consider lowering the total amount of fat in your diet to no more than 25% of your daily calories.
Other than that, you are doing well. Good job!
To your health,
Neil MD
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