Q. Last year, my triglyceride level was 300. I took no medication (except for a baby aspirin daily), but I did start taking fish oil capsules. I also added nuts and seeds to my diet.
This year when I saw my doctor, my triglyceride level was down to 56. He was amazed, and told me to keep doing what I was doing.
A. Triglycerides have just been shown to increase the risk of heart attacks (JAMA, July 18, 2007). Lots of people just like you want a natural way to lower this risk factor for heart disease. Fish oil can be very effective at lowering triglycerides (Pharmacotherapy, May, 2007). Over the last several years, it has become evident that high triglycerides increase the risk of heart disease. Congratulations on lowering yours!
