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Lower triglyceride naturally and safely through proper diet and supplementation with CoQ10 and Omega-3 fatty acids

Triglycerides are similar to cholesterol in that they are essential for bodily functions but can cause major problems such as a higher risk for heart disease if found in above normal amounts in the body.

Triglycerides are a type of fat that make up about 95% of all of our fatty tissue. High triglycerides can put a person at a higher risk for, or cause such diseases as under active thyroid, diabetes, inflammation of the pancreas and cirrhosis (liver disease). Heart health also relies heavily on triglyceride levels. It is believed that triglycerides contribute to the thickening of wall arteries a process that occurs slowly over time and can eventually lead to a heart attack.

Cause of high triglyceride

Some of the most common causes of high triglycerides are intake of high fat foods, weight gain, age, medication, illness, and heredity. Triglycerides increase as your weight increase. Some of the biggest contributing factors to weight gain and increased levels of triglycerides are alcohol intake, high sugar intake, and a diet high in protein, especially red meat and dairy products. As the body ages triglyceride levels go up naturally so the older you are the more careful you should be about high fat food intake which is something you can actually control. Medications that most commonly increase triglycerides are birth control pills, and steroids. The illnesses mentioned before are also linked with high triglycerides.

Lower triglyceride naturally

A good diet to lower triglycerides is any diet that decreases intake of high fat foods, protein and dairy. You can also reduce high triglycerides by following a diet that will lower cholesterol. Because these two are linked when you reduce cholesterol you also reduce triglycerides. As you loose weight your triglyceride levels will increase because the fat is being released from storage cells into the blood stream, but at the end of three months you should see a dramatic decrease in triglyceride levels. Medication can also be taken to help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, but this should be used as a last resort, because these medications can also reduce the levels of CoQ10 and enzyme found in high amounts in the heart. CoQ10 is an essential part of heart health so precautions should be taken to help maintain its levels.

Fish oil triglyceride

Omega-3 fatty acids taken either through vitamin supplementation or eating cold water fish is extremely effective in overall cardiovascular health and reducing high triglyceride levels. In 1996 the American Heart Association released an advisory on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing coronary heart disease. Since then numerous studies have reinforced the premise that omega-3 is essential in reducing and stopping cardiovascular related diseases.

Consult with an alternative health professional and explore the options best suited to your lifestyle. Learn more about how vitamin supplements may benefit you.

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