Have you heard about triglycerides?

TRIGLYCERIDES

 Triglycerides are a type of fat that is transported through the organism. It goes under the name of its chemical structure inasmuch as it contains three glycerol molecules.

 At the end of a meal the digestive apparatus directs the fats of the food and expels the triglyceride from the blood; they are then transported trough the entire organism, passing through the liver, thereby supplying energy to the body or if not to be stored in the form of fat.

 The normal value of the triglycerides vary with age and is 150 mg/dl. Evaluation is more precise if taken 12 hours before breakfast.

 The levels of triglycerides increase regularly with age, but this is not the only factor. Triglycerides increase according to weight gain or intake of too many calories especially those derived from sugar and alcohol.

 Associated with high levels of triglycerides are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, some diseases (kidney, liver, etc.).

 High triglycerides can also be hereditary inasmuch some forms can be transmitted directly in the same family.

 Usually, by losing weight through changes in eating habits the levels of triglycerides can be reduced.

 One should:

Consume less amounts of sugar or foods that contain sugar.  Lower alcohol intake. Limit the intake of fats to less than 30% of the total daily calories.  Eat fish 2 or 3 times a week.  Increase your physical activity.

 If all the above advice and changes in eating habits no decrease of the levels is found, a treatment based on medicines should take place.

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