Information and opinions on health from houstonian007 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/3852/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/3852/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/3852/index http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/c/3852/9866/high Sun, 27 May 2007 23:33:00 -0400 houstonian007 I had several stents. I also Had an open heart surgery in 2003 , since then I have. I have high triglycerides (389) despite taking both Zetia and Tricor as well as Omega-3 oil from flax seed & fish oil as well as 4000 IU of SLO Niacin. My other cholesterol levels are in check (LDL & HDL) I watch my food & exercise moderately.  I am not sure what else I must do to reduce the triglycerides to a "safe" level, can you help... http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/c/3852/9866/high