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High triglycerides

Definition

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Too much of this type of fat may raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women.

Causes and Risk Factors

Factors that can raise the triglyceride level include:

1. Overweight

2. Lack of physical activity

3. Smoking

4. Excessive alcohol use

5. High carbohydrate diet

6. Certain diseases and medicines

7. Some genetic disorders

Investigations

Your doctor may recommend a blood test to measure the triglycerides along with the cholesterol. The normal triglyceride levels are below 150 and levels above 200 are high.

Treatment and Prevention

The triglyceride levels can be decreased with a combination of a few modifications such as:

1. Losing weight

2. Healthy diet

3. Moderate exercise

You may be prescribed with medicines to lower your triglycerides.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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