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A high triglycerides level absolutely cannot be ignored – the heart disease risk is obvious but they are also linked to stroke, obesity, diabetes, and liver disease. If your latest lipid panel from the doctor’s office shows excessive triglycerides, here is what you need to know.

First, you’re not alone. Over 33% of adults in the United States have high triglycerides, as defined by a serum level of 150 mg/dL or greater. Triglyceride levels are measured from a blood sample taken when you have been fasting and are classified as follows:

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• Less than 100 mg/dL – Optimal
• Less than 150 mg/dL – Normal
• 150-199 mg/dL – Borderline High
• 200-499 mg/dL – High
• 500 mg/dL or higher – Very high

But many integrative and natural medical practitioners like to look at levels in terms of what is optimal rather than what is normal for the population. In the case of triglycerides, an optimal level is less than 100 mg/dL, while anything 150 mg/dL or greater is abnormally high. Even conventional medical associations like the American Heart Association (AHA) now recommend that 100 mg/dL replace 150 mg/dL as the upper limit for the “optimal level” for triglycerides.

How do Triglyceride Levels Become Elevated?

Triglycerides are a type of fat stored in your body. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn’t need to use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored in your fat cells. In between meals triglycerides are released for energy production. But if you regularly eat more calories than you burn, particularly fast converting calories like carbohydrates, you will likely develop high triglycerides.

Natural Treatment for High Triglycerides

The American Heart Association which recommends your triglyceride level be 100 mg/dL or less does not recommend drug treatment to reach this level. Instead lifestyle changes such as diet and weight loss are encouraged. But research indicates two specific therapies can lower triglycerides without having to give up every type food you’ve always enjoyed. Here they are:

1. Omega 3 fatty acids from marine sources – In one study[1], researchers followed 17 subjects for eight weeks. One group received a placebo while the other received omega-3 fish oil (9 gm daily). After the eight weeks triglyceride level dropped an incredible 46%! But can you get enough of the omega 3 through eating fish? If so, what kinds of fish are safe and not contaminated with mercury and PCBs? What about supplemental fish oil in capsule or liquid form? How much and what kind do you need. All of these important issues are addressed in our comprehensive Cholesterol Control Guide.
2. Niacin – Vitamin B3 – Niacin boasts nearly five decades of research demonstrating it can reduce triglycerides effectively[2,3]. In fact several studies have demonstrated it reduces triglycerides by 25% or more. But as an added bonus, it reduces the bad cholesterol (LDL) while increasing the good cholesterol (HDL) which is unique among cholesterol/triglyceride treatment options. But how much do you need to take and what kind of supplement is best? How can you easily avoid the “niacin flush” that some experience. Are there any precautions to consider? The NHA guide Natural Cholesterol Control: Achieve Healthy Cholesterol Levels Without Drugs answers each of these questions thoughtfully and completely.

Learn how to achieve normal triglyceride and cholesterol levels with our Comprehensive Guide, Natural Cholesterol Control: Achieve Healthy Cholesterol Levels Without Drugs. This guide will give you details on supplement doses and other specifics you will need to know to effectively implement the different natural healing strategies – all in one place.

It is important to note that no single lifestyle strategy will likely yield the results you want; instead, the best results come from a combination of natural healing strategies to effectively lower high triglycerides. For example, for many people, just eating more cranberries can help lower triglycerides! Don’t put it off any longer – the sooner you take action, the sooner you can begin to decrease your heart attack and stroke risks.

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[1] J Investig Med. 2008 Jun; 56(5):780-5.

[2] Coron Artery Dis. 1996 Apr; 7 (4):321-6.

[3] Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 1991 Jul;31(7):641-50.

 

This blog was originally published in 2013 and has been updated.

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