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Triglyceride
Michael Lam, MD, MPH
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Triglycerides are esterified fatty oils that forms the core
of chylomicrons and VLDL cholesterol. Elevated
blood levels of triglycerides, but not cholesterol, have been associated
with an impaired fibrinolytic system and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular
Triglycerides and cholesterol both measure the total
amount of lipoproteins in the serum, which can be a rough indicator of risk
for cardiovascular disease. The associated cardiovascular disease risk prediction
offered by triglycerides and cholesterol by themselves is 44% , but
when coupled with Vitamin A and E, looking at the ratio of (cholesterol
+ triglycerides)/ (Vitamin A & E), the risk predictive power goes to
85% accuracy.
Elevated serum triglycerides have been associated to the occurrence of
atherothrombotic stroke and transient ischemic attacks. It is a powerful
predictor of myocardial infarction.
 A
diet high in saturated fats and sugar (including grains) can raise serum
triglycerides.
While a normal triglyceride laboratory can be up to 200mg/dl, the appropriate
goal for anyone serious about optimum health should target
their triglyceride to be no higher than 100 mg/dl. A triglyceride
count of 100 or more increased the relative risk of a new cardiovascular
event by 50% and reduced the chance of surviving a subsequent heart attack.
Since triglyceride
elevation is almost universally related to dietary intake of sugar (including
grains), high triglycerides
is one of the most easy and straightforward problems to correct with proper
diet alone. The
decline is dramatic and in a matter of weeks if the proper low glycemic,
Start with eliminating
all grain products from your evening meal. This includes wheat, rye, barley,
potato, bread, and rice. You may find it difficult in the beginning and
experience cravings. This is quite common because your body is already addicted
after years of taking in grains and, then cut back by 30%. Do this for at
least 60 days. As your body slowly gets used to the reduced grains intake,
you can then also reduce grains intake at lunch. Substitute with more above
the grounds vegetables, eggs (raw is best, and try not to cook the yolk
too well), and unroasted nuts. Oils are acceptable as long they have not
been exposed to high heat. Use virgin olive oil for salads and light stir
fry, butter for high heat frying, and coconut oil for deep frying (which
should be kept to a minimum). As usual, no desserts after dinner, and reduce
snacks before bedtime. All refined carbohydrates such as cookies, ice cream,
and chips should be avoided. Follow the above, and you will be surprised
how quickly the triglycerides come down. As the triglycerides normalize,
the total cholesterol will reduce automatically, and the total cholesterol
to HDL cholesterol ratio will automatically improve.
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Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M. is a specialist in Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California. He also holds a Masters of Public Health degree and is Board Certification in Anti-aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has authored numerous articles and the following books: The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, How to Stay Young and Live Longer, Estrogen Dominance - Hormonal Imbalance of the 21st Century, and Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine.
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