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How to Lower High Triglyceride Levels

Melanie Thomassian
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Try to eliminate the trans fat in your diet from fried foods and many commercially baked

products, such as cookies, crackers and also some margarine. If you're not sure if the food contains trans fats, look out for hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil on the label.

 

#5 Take care with alcohol
Try to keep your alcohol intake to a minimum. Alcohol is high in calories and sugar, which has a particularly potent effect on triglycerides. Even small amounts of alcohol can raise triglyceride levels.

 

You should limit your alcohol intake to a maximum of one drink per day.

 

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