triglycerides are a type of fat found in your body and your body uses them for energy. high triglyceride levels increase your risk of developing health disease. there is a lot you can do on your own to lower triglygerides. here are some tips below. exercise more often. exercise can play a large role in decreasing triglyceride levels. experts recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week. lose weight. weight loss can be a result from exercise and diet changes. eating fewer calories can help you to lose weight. a diet that is high in fruits vegetables lean proteins and low-fat dairy products can help to decrease your caloric intake. choose healthy fats. eat less unhealthy fats (found in meats butter dairy products) and trans fats (found in processed foods and margarine). healthy fats are found in olive oil nuts and seeds. eating more of these foods are helpful at lower cholesterol. this is because of the omega-3 fatty acids (also found in tuna salmon and mackerel). following this link to other helpful ways to reduce triglyceride levels. triglycerides is a fatty substance in the blood you need to avoid food that is white in color white bread pasta white rice cakes etc. you also need to exercise more often run and work up a sweat at least three times a week you are young so that should work for you to get you're triglycerides in check! i have the same problem but im 50. good luck! hope this will help!
i have preformed my triglyceride test from lab and result came 278 mg/dl. what should i do. i am 20. i have preformed my triglyceride test from lab and result came 278 mg/dl. what should i do. my age is 20. i was in 13 hours fasting. please guide me.