Common Treatments for High Triglycerides
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Lose Weight
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If you are overweight, you can lower your triglyceride levels by losing weight. Getting to your ideal weight helps your metabolism and thus lowers triglycerides.
Exercise
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The American Heart Association recommends adding exercise to your lifestyle. Additionally, morning exercise has been shown to lower triglyceride levels in diabetic patients.
Diet
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Lower your daily fat intake to less than 35%. You should substitute unsaturated fats for saturated fats.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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A diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids reduces triglyceride levels. Eat a lot of fish, almonds and flaxseed.
Green Tea
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Green tea can help to reduce high triglyceride levels. Substitute green tea for other caffeinated and sugary drinks.
Medication
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Niacin is often prescribed to help reduce triglyceride levels. For patients not responding to lifestyle adjustments, statins, bile-acid-binding resins or cholesterol-absorption inhibitors may be prescribed by your doctor.
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