High triglycerides

 

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Too much of this type of fat may raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women.

 

 

Factors that can raise the triglyceride level include:

1. Overweight

2. Lack of physical activity

3. Smoking

4. Excessive alcohol use

5. High carbohydrate diet

6. Certain diseases and medicines

7. Some genetic disorders

 

 

Your doctor may recommend a blood test to measure the triglycerides along with the cholesterol. The normal triglyceride levels are below 150 and levels above 200 are high.

 

 

The triglyceride levels can be decreased with a combination of a few modifications such as:

1. Losing weight

2. Healthy diet

3. Moderate exercise

 

You may be prescribed with medicines to lower your triglycerides.