Customer question:
How to reduce triglycerides? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Reducing elevated triglyceride levels usually involves lifestyle changes and, in some cases, taking prescription medications.
Here are some strategies to lower triglycerides:
- reduce sugars and simple carbohydrates in your diet
- choose complex carbohydrates
- increase your fiber intake
- focus on healthy fats
- limit saturated fat
- choose lean protein
- eat healthy fatty fish
- make sure that alcohol consumption is moderate
- control your portions
- limit trans fats
- pay attention to snacks
- be aware of added sugars
- stay hydrated
- maintain a healthy weight
- exercise regularly
- avoid smoking
- adhere to the prescribed use of triglyceride-lowering medications
Working with a doctor or dietitian to develop a customized plan to manage elevated triglyceride levels is critical. Experts assess your specific situation, advise you, and monitor your progress. Regularly monitoring your lipid profile is essential to monitor the effectiveness of your efforts and adjust your treatment plan as needed. In addition, managing other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and blood sugar, is essential for overall heart health.
Interesting reading: Triglycerides in blood
Interesting reading: Elevated triglycerides
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