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Are Triglycerides Above 400 Dangerous?
Brief Answer:
High risk.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Triglycerides at 400+ suggest that you are a high risk of having a cardiac disease and atherosclerosis. Since LDL and HDL are normal you are still in a state from where diet and exercise can cause your cholesterol to reduce.
At present, here are some points to remember:
Avoid smoking.
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid a high fatty, carbohydrate diet.
See a dietician for a suitable diet plan.
Drink plenty of water to flush out all toxins from the body.
At least 30 min of physical activity daily. It could be walking or jogging. Play a game. Whatever suits you.
Keep monitoring your blood pressure.
You should get re tested after 3 months so that your levels can be monitored. That way you will find out if your current plan is working.
Keep a calm mind. There is not any need to panic.
Regular doctor's visits are recommended.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
High risk.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Triglycerides at 400+ suggest that you are a high risk of having a cardiac disease and atherosclerosis. Since LDL and HDL are normal you are still in a state from where diet and exercise can cause your cholesterol to reduce.
At present, here are some points to remember:
Avoid smoking.
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid a high fatty, carbohydrate diet.
See a dietician for a suitable diet plan.
Drink plenty of water to flush out all toxins from the body.
At least 30 min of physical activity daily. It could be walking or jogging. Play a game. Whatever suits you.
Keep monitoring your blood pressure.
You should get re tested after 3 months so that your levels can be monitored. That way you will find out if your current plan is working.
Keep a calm mind. There is not any need to panic.
Regular doctor's visits are recommended.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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