Question 1

my s.cholesterol is 240 and s.triglyceride is 205 mg/dl. how can i lower them naturally, apart from medicines?

Accepted Answer

A few good choices: Congratulations on your goal of improving your lipid profile! there are a few diets that have been demonstrated to reduce cholesterol levels. I'll give you one: the dash diet: high in fruits and vegetables, and poultry as a meat choice. It lowers blood pressure too. And there are lots of good books on it. Also, exercise (30 min/day, 4x week or more) and modest wt loss will help triglycerides.

Question 2

how to lower my triglyceride?

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Less fatty foods.: Avoiding fatty foods like cheese, and butter and fast foods is a great way to help lower triglyceride levels.

Question 3

how can i lower my triglycerides?

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See below: Attain or attempt to attain ideal body weight. Avoid alcohol in excess. Control blood sugar if diabetic. Eat a plant based diet. If all of that fails, niacin, Gemfibrozil and similar meds will lower the TG.

Question 4

how to lower triglycerides level fast ?

Accepted Answer

Stop sugar----period: Although there are genetic caiuses, the commonest is sugar in all its forms. This includes diet drinks, candy, cookies, desserts across the board. John yudmin wrote a book ijn 1973 entitled "sweet and dangerous" his research showed that sugar was the major cause of heart disease and it is probably the reason that this is so common here. We consume 150 pouhds of sugar per capitum per annum.

Question 5

what to eat to lower my triglyceride levels?

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Less fat and starch: Generally, less fat and starch overall.  Sugar (bad starch) is your enemy and of course animal fat and even margarine are harmful overall.

Question 6

what are some good ways to lower triglycerides?

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Multiple: Lose weight, exercise, limit alcohol. Control blood sugars if you are diabetic. Make sure your thyroid is not underactive. Low fat diet.

Question 7

can you please help to lower triglyceride levels?

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Triglycerides: Watch your diet. Eat more protein foods, exclude carbohydrates and fats, do regular exercise for atleast 45 minutes per day x min 5 days per week. Recheck triglyceride level after 6 months. If no response,  then medical therapy is required. Also need to exclude causes like hypothyroidism and familial disease (if any).

Question 8

can you tell me how i can lower triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

Reduce carbs: Triglycerides are the result of your liver converting carbohydrates (i.e. Simple sugars, white bread, white pasta, etc.) into a fat. Reduce your consumption of these foods. Eat whole grain when possible. If have hamburgers/hot dogs, don't use buns. Can also use over the counter fish oils directed on the bottle.

Question 9

what are some foods i can eat to lower my triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sweets & pasta: It's what you shouldn't eat:   sweets and pastas are what typically cause elevated triglycerides.    Good quality fish oil supplements and exercise help lower triglycerides.

Question 10

in what way can i lower my triglyceride levels with diet?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian: Eat a vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, and, if you have diabetes or aren't sure, get your blood sugar checked and regulated.

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