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How To Reduce VLDL And Triglycerides Through Diet?

Hi doctor I dot my lipid profile done and my HDL is 48 , LDL is 70.60 , VLDL is 66 and Triglycerides is 330. My blood sugar is in normal range and my age is 33. Please suggest me some diet to reduce VLDL and Triglycerides as I dont want to go on medication. Secondly can i take fish supplements to reduce triglycerides ? Thanks in advance . Ruchika Mumbai
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
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We no longer "treat to target" which has many doctors, dietitians and others quite confused. I can say that your HDL is 48 and since that is the transporter of the cholesterol out of the blood it seems only reasonable to want it closer to 60. Your triglycerides at 330 is a dramatic elevation and certainly requires a comprehensive nutritional care plan done in conjunction with your doctor.. Fish oil supplements being a source of omega-3 fatty acids is good for your heart but taking a supplement will not get rid of this problem. To lower your triglycerides please try decreasing saturated and trans fat in your diet and increasing fiber, particularly what is called water-soluble fiber along with plenty of water. Implementing a cardiovascular fitness program with guidance of doctor will help increase HDL and lower triglycerides as well. If you are overweight, intensify efforts at lowering it to help lower triglycerides. Also, with my patients, I have some luck with them cutting out sugars, juices, and too much carbohydrate that has been processed. I hope this helps. Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
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How To Reduce VLDL And Triglycerides Through Diet?

We no longer treat to target which has many doctors, dietitians and others quite confused. I can say that your HDL is 48 and since that is the transporter of the cholesterol out of the blood it seems only reasonable to want it closer to 60. Your triglycerides at 330 is a dramatic elevation and certainly requires a comprehensive nutritional care plan done in conjunction with your doctor.. Fish oil supplements being a source of omega-3 fatty acids is good for your heart but taking a supplement will not get rid of this problem. To lower your triglycerides please try decreasing saturated and trans fat in your diet and increasing fiber, particularly what is called water-soluble fiber along with plenty of water. Implementing a cardiovascular fitness program with guidance of doctor will help increase HDL and lower triglycerides as well. If you are overweight, intensify efforts at lowering it to help lower triglycerides. Also, with my patients, I have some luck with them cutting out sugars, juices, and too much carbohydrate that has been processed. I hope this helps. Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN