LIPID PROFILE

Hello ,
I have undergone LIPID profile yesterday. The results are as under:

CHOLESTROL          149

TRYGLYCERIDES     197

HDL                          42

LDL                           66

and VLDL                  41


Though my Cholestrol levels are normal almost every time, yet my Try glycerides levels varies like  151   212  295   177  146  135   184   and now 197. I observed many people are having this so called Try glycerides on the above normal levels.  I am 68 year old male and walks for 4 km every day since 30 years.I am a tetotaller and non smoker  I am pre diabetic since one year. I take Atorvostatin 5 mg one a day during night . Kindly enlighten me how to reduce this tryglyceride level .

[curmudgen]

Was this a fasting blood test or did you eat before having it done?
lots of info on web - here is a place to start -
http://www.livestrong.com/article/295259-how-to-control-triglyceride-levels/

[erijon]

Your Tri's are the one fat in your blood that are most effected by diet. Empty carbs have a huge effects of the number so avoid foods like pastas, breads and sugars. Also eleiminate as much processed foods as possible. These tend to stay in your system longer so a 24 hour fast does not always provide enough time to eliminate them from your system. Having said that, this is the reason that your Tri's are closer to your everyday number when you test. Think about it, you don't fast 12 hours every day so your lipids are always higher than your reported numbers. That is why it is so important to watch your ratios as they tell a more accurate story.

Hope this helps,

Jon

FYI, your numbers look great!

[ChatterAlly]

I would be jumping up and down if I was ever told my trigylcerides were at 197.  You are doing great and the fact that you ae very much aware of your health tells me you will do great in the future. Keep living the healthy life.  Take care, Ally

[sonnys1]

fish oil reduces triglyceride levels.