When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides.

High triglycerides raise heart disease risk, but diet changes can help bring levels down. Canned beans, lentils and vegetables offer fiber that supports lower triglyceride levels. Canned fish provides ...

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Don't bypass the freezer section when shopping for heart-healthy options. Dietitians recommend a mix of frozen vegetables, fruits, proteins, and even whole grain bread options. Other ways to lower ...

Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. While triglycerides are important for energy production, having high triglyceride levels can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Sugary drinks are the top source of added sugars in the American diet. Their sugar can increase triglycerides, which are blood fats that raise heart disease risk. They may also increase blood sugar ...

Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles. Weight lifting, whether at a gym with machines or at home with your bodyweight, can ...

CARDIO—AEROBIC ACTIVITIES like walking, running, swimming, and cycling—not only reduces total cholesterol, LDL, vLDL and ...

Prescription omega-3 fatty acids — products containing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or EPA alone — are an "effective and safe" way to reduce elevated triglyceride levels ...

High triglycerides are dangerous according to Dr. Lacy Anderson in today’s Daily Dose. An increased level of triglycerides can increase your chances of heart attack and stroke, but there are several ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Plozasiran lowered triglycerides and reduced risk for pancreatitis vs. placebo in patients with chylomicronemia.

Though you may know the difference between bad cholesterol and good cholesterol, you may not know that your triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood, are equally important to your heart health ...