In his previous post, Dr. Davis explained what triglycerides are and why they are so important. In this blog he will describe different methods for controlling your triglyceride numbers.
Here are the strategies to consider:
In our last discussion (What foods increase triglycerides?), we talked about how fats increase triglyceride levels after eating, but... Read more »
In my last post, I discussed how, in my program for reversal of heart disease, we follow what I call the “Rule of 60”: LDL 60 mg/dl,... Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil possess the unique ability to reduce triglycerides. There's no doubt that omega-3s do this quite... Read more »
What is a desirable level for triglycerides? It depends on who you ask. Ask those adhering to the Adult Treatment Panel (ATP-III), the... Read more »
Katie had an LDL of 87 mg/dl, HDL of 48 mg/dl, triglycerides of 201 mg/dl. By conventional standards, not too bad. Reading about the... Read more »
People who have high levels of fats called triglycerides in their blood may have an increased risk of stroke, according to a new study. Doctors... Read more »
A new study has given further evidence that high levels of triglycerides in the blood are strong predictors of cardiac trouble. Researchers followed... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Treatment There are steps everyone can take to... Read more »
Limit simple sugars Unlike other types of cholesterol, triglycerides are affected by sugars you eat. You need to limit foods such as soft drinks, candy, baked goods, syrup, table sugar, jelly, and honey. A high intake of fruit juice can also...
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