High levels of triglycerides in the blood simply means you have too much fat in your blood. Being at greater risk for heart disease is due to having higher levels – which you have to watch closely. The foods you eat affect the levels of triglycerides in the blood, hence the importance of a good diet. Many people having high triglyceride levels also have high blood cholesterol levels. If you have both high levels you are at greater risk for heart disease and it’s time to look very seriously at your lifestyle choices! It is still possible to change your diet and decrease both in blood levels. In order to lower triglycerides omitting sugar and alcohol is a must since both stimulate triglyceride production. Both are a source of excess calories which turn into fat – usually triglycerides so fat levels in the blood increase.

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