Besides conventional medication, what kind of non-traditional medication reduces triglycerides?
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There are several effective ways to reduce high triglycerides:\n\nReduce your intake of carbohydrates. Avoid refined flour, sugar, etc. It is simple carbohydrates that cause an increase in triglycerides.\n\nAvoid alcohol, especially beer.\n\nExercise regularly.\n\nIf overweight, lose weight.\n\nDo not smoke.\n\nTake a psyllium type laxative preparation (such as Metamucil). It adds soluable fiber that can cut triglyceride levels in half.\n\nTake fish oil capsules, which reduces triglycerides.\n\nHope this helps.
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EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS ALONG WITH A LOW CHOLESTEROL DIET. IF THIS DOESN'T WORK THEN MEDICATION WILL BE NECESSARY
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Triglycerides play an important role in metabolism as energy sources. They contain a bit more than twice as much energy (9 kcal/g) as carbohydrates and proteins. In the intestine, triglycerides are split into glycerol and fatty acids (this process is called lipolysis) (with the help of lipases and bile secretions), which can then move into blood vessels. The triglycerides are rebuilt in the blood from their fragments and become constituents of lipoproteins. Various tissues can release the free fatty acids and take them up as a source of energy. Fat cells can synthesize and store triglycerides. When the body requires fatty acids as an energy source, the hormone glucagon signals the breakdown of the triglycerides by hormone-sensitive lipase to release free fatty acids.\n\nIn the human body, high levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream have been linked to atherosclerosis, and, by extension, the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, the negative impact of raised levels of triglycerides is lower than that of LDL-cholesterol. The risk can be partly accounted for a strong inverse relationship between triglyceride level and HDL-cholesterol level.\n\nOther diseases caused by high triglycerides include pancreatitis.
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Walking and taking an exercise regime is most important in lowering Cholestrol level. Anxiety/stress reduction is another aspect which should be looked to lower one's cholestrol level. The followings is recommendation on food items:\n\n\nCholesterol Lowering Foods \n \nCholesterol lowering foods - this may sound as an oxymoron! However, studies prove that some foods can assist in the reduction of cholesterol and could be incorporated into your new diet plan.\n\nCholesterol Lowering Margarine\n\nRecently, cholesterol lowering margarines have been introduced to the market. Benecol® is one of the products that has been confirmed to lower cholesterol on an average of 10% if used as recommended. In addition, this margarine does not affect your HDL, or "good" cholesterol. Other products include Take Control® margarine and salad dressings that are made from plant sterols, which are extracted from soybeans. These sterols trick your intestine into thinking they are cholesterol and when it tries to absorb them, it is not able to, therefore blocking cholesterol.\n\nSoy Protein\n\nCholesterol lowering quality of soy protein was evidenced when FDA approved (see FDA talk paper) the health claim for its effects on risk of heart disease. To achieve intended result, you have to consume at least four servings of 6.25 grams of soy protein totaling daily intake to 25 grams per day. Many food manufacturers have since introduced soy beverages and energy bars containing up to 10 to 20 grams of soy protein. People with high cholesterol - levels of 260-300, soy protein has shown to reduce cholesterol by 15-25%.\n\nNuts\n\nNuts such as almonds and walnuts that have high amount of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, also help lowering cholesterol. Researchers at the Loma Linda University found that a diet containing pecans (click here for Abstract) not only lowered total and LDL--or "bad" cholesterol significantly but also helped to maintain desirable levels of HDL--or "good"--cholesterol. Another study conducted by the same University found that Mediterranean style diet that included walnuts (click here for Abstract) lowered cholesterol.\n\nOats and Barley\n\nIn lowering cholesterol, oats and barley have played a critical role. These foods have a soluble fiber known as Beta Glucan, which is the key, in how they lower the cholesterol. To gain the intended cholesterol lowering effect, you have to consume anywhere between two and four cups of dry oat or barley cereal each day.\n\nFruits and Vegetables\n\nFruits and vegetables such as apples, citrus fruit, berries, carrots, apricots, cabbage, sweet potatoes are high in soluble fiber and pectin both shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol. At least five servings a day is recommended to benefit the full effect.\n\nFlaxseed\n\nFlaxseed provides alpha-linolenic acid a poly-unsaturated fat which has been shown to lower cholesterol while providing needed soluble fiber.\n\nOlive Oil\n\nOlive oil is one of the mono-saturated fats and studies have shown that it lowers blood cholesterol. Extra virgin olive oil is suggested to be better than other varieties.\n\nFish\n\nAccording to researchers, fish containing a omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids make the blood more slippery and less likely to clot in addition to lowering blood cholesterol.\n\nCautions:\n\nInstead of frying foods, bake, roast, or grill. Cut back on egg yolks and if you drink 2% milk change to 1% and if possible, skim milk.
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It is not a real diet pill, but metformin is the best drug that can curb your diet.  I have tried it and I had no appetite when I was on it. Its really a drug meant for type 2 diabetics to reduce glucose levels.\n\nMetformin is not a new medication, although it was only approved by the FDA for use in the United States in 1995. Its primary effect is to inhibit the liver's production of glucose and, possibly, to stimulate the process of transporting glucose into muscle, a process which requires insulin. Thus it only works when there is insulin around, for example in type 2 diabetes, but not type 1 diabetes, which is characterized by insulin deficiency. Exactly how metformin works is not well understood.\n\nMetformin can be used as a first line of therapy. It is useful for patients who are obese because it does not cause the weight gain seen with sulfonylureas; it may even bring about some degree of weight loss. Metformin is also as capable as the sulfonylureas in reducing HbA1c. An additional benefit of metformin is its positive effect upon lipid metabolism -- it reduces blood triglyceride and LDL (the "bad") cholesterol levels by about 10% and also lowers fatty acids.\n\nSide effects can be a problem with metformin. Up to 30% of patients develop gastrointestinal complaints, though these may be mild and temporary, especially if dosages are brought up slowly. The largest concern with metformin is the potential to produce a build up of lactic acid. However, this is a very rare side effect of the drug, particularly if care is taken not to prescribe metformin when it is contraindicated. Contraindications for this drug include evidence of kidney disease, significant liver disease, chronic alcoholism or congestive heart failure. Hypoglycemia and, as mentioned above, weight gain, are not on the list of metformin's side effects.
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I'd say diet is probably key.  Watch your fat intake - especially trans fat.  Eat less red meat. Exercise. Drink red wine.  Check with your Doctor or nutritionist.  It's good to get a baseline bloodwork check and then make some diet changes and get the bloodwork done again to see if you lowered your cholestrol.  Some people still need cholestrol lowering meds to help.  HTH's
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Take less oily FOOD AND EGGS.HERBAL PRODUCT FOR CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION WILL HELP.ASH  YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY
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That is fat in the blood.  It is best to eat a low fat diet, try to cut down on red meat.  Exercise will also help lower triglycerides.
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REDUCE CHOLESTROL AND THE CONSUMPTION OF SOLID FATS \n\nThe consumption of solid fats and the fatty substance known as cholestrol has great share in atherosclerosis and related diseases. Fats which do not dissolve at room temperature should be considered as solid fats. In medical language, these fats are called saturated fats. Butter is a good example for saturated fats.\n\nThe meat of lamb, sheep and veal have solid fats in their content. The skin and dark meat of poultry are rich in solid fat, as well. The level of fat in milk and dairy products varies.\n\nFood like egg yolk and sweetbread are high in cholestrol, and therefore increase the level of cholestrol in the blood. This is a significant factor which increases the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack.\n\nOn the other hand, fats which are in liquefied form at room temperature like sun-flower, corn and poppy oil are known as “unsaturated fats”. Unsaturated fats reduce the level of cholestrol in the blood. Olive oil is a kind of unsaturated fat.\n\nConsuming unsaturated fats (oils) instead of solid fats and staying away from foods that are known to have cholestrol content shall constantly reduce cholestrol in the blood. The following can be advised for low cholestrol:\n\nEat mainly non-fatty portions of chicken and fish that is known to have unsaturated fat. Prefer non-fatty beef or veal instead of the meat of lamb or sheep. \nIncluding stewed dishs, cook your meal with oil. Your daily oil consumption should consist half-and-half of olive oil and unsaturated fats like sunflower or corn oil. Shortenings such as margarine are just like butter and they remain solid at room temperature. \nPrefer skim milk and dairy products made of skim milk. Curd, hard and skimmed white cheese are sorts of cheese that have the least content of fat. Cheddar and cream cheese have a rich content of solid fat and cholestrol. Thick cream is a foodstuff which is most rich in cholestrol and solid fat. Chocolate is also rich in cholestrol. Therefore, keep away from both. \nIt is essential that the foodstuff is cholestrol-free. Yet, even it is cholestrol-free, food which contains solid fat increases the risk of heart disease. \nUnless your physician advises otherwise, only two or three egg yolks are well enough for the whole week. Statistics indicate that obesity significantly reduces life expectancy. Consult your physician to reach out your normal weight if you suffer from overweight. Raise your children in their regular weight, too, if they put on unnecessary weight. Don’t forget that obese children will eventually become obese adults, and a healthy diet can easily be acquired by habits accustomed to in childhood. \nInstead of tolerating strict regulations in a diet, consult your physician to apply a well balanced and regular diet. Patients who suffered heart attack or people who are in a high risk group for heart attack might require a diet which is more strict than the one mentioned above.
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triglycerides levels can rise due to a number of things including a high sugar and/or fat intake. so if you reduce your simple sugar intake, this may help to lower your triglycerides.
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Homeopathic Treatment for Curing High Cholesterol Levels: -\n1.PHYTOLACCA 30\n2.PHOSPHORUS 30\n3.CHOLESTERINUM 30\nThree Drops Each in a sip of water half hour before meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy.\nTake care and God Bless!
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Absolutely not. Stay on your medicine and discuss with your doctor what your "target" is. Often times your total cholesterol can be good but the HDL, LDL or Triglycerides may be suboptimal. Ask your doctor if you can decrease or stop your medicine depending upon what he/she believes your target cholesterol level to be
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for the high bp, 2 evening primrose oil capsules or a tsp. of cayenne pepper in lukewarm water.\n\nfor the diabetes, fenugreek seeds or peel of a green plantain. see site below for exact info.
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Statins like simvastatin, atorvastatin or resuvastatin are medications used to lower the level of lipids, or cholesterol, in your blood.\n\nHaving high cholesterol puts you at higher risk of things like strokes and heart problems such as angina or heart attacks. If you have high cholesterol you can do a little yourself to lower it by cutting out high fat foods and dairy products, but ultimately, genetics plays a large part in determining cholesterol level, so a lot of people end up needing to go on drugs to lower the levels.\n\nYou'll be on the drug for life, it has very few side effects though, so nothing to worry about there. In the UK, the latest aim, set by the government health officials, is to try to get peoples' total cholesterol levels less than 4mmol/L.
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As for diet pills, you will hear more scam than science, but the fact is that only two products are FDA-approved to help in reducing body weight and treating obesity.\nThese are orlistat( Xenical) which prevents 30% of the fat in your diet from being absorbed and thus reducing the overall calories consumed.\nThe other is sibutramine( Merdia, Reductil) which increases the sense of satiety.\nBoth agents have helped people achieve weight loss of about 5-10 % of their initial body weight when combined with balanced meals and regular physical exercise of 30 or more min on most days of the week, which has been proven to improve health greatly.\n\nIf you suffer from any health conditions, be sure to check with your doctor before using any of these pills, or any others.
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Eat cabbage, oatmeal, apples, etc. for soluble fiber and of course some type of exercise.\n\nAlso, here's some all-natural supplements that are very effective.\n\nOmegaGuard:  reduces the risk of heart disease/stroke, lowers triglycerides and cholesterol\n\nSoluble Fiber (e.g. Fiber Plan):  prevents fat absorption; reduces stress on heart by minimizing fat accumulation\n\nLecithin:  converts serum cholesterol to good HDL\n\nCoQHeart: Reduces LDL oxidation\n\nGarlic Complex:  prevents clotting; dilates small blood vessels; dissolves fatty deposits & thins blood\n\nHope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions.
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well i used to take anything and everything to loose weight, now that i'm older and so much has happened with different diet aids that i 'm a little more cautious about what i put in my body.  right now i'm taking "apple cidar vinegar "pills. not really getting the results i want  but at least i know they won't hurt me.i've tried relecore, didn't work. green tea pills, didn't work. slim fast, didn't work.  how about you let me know what works?