triglycerides

hi my question is i had my blood work done my triglycerides were 480, i have been taking caltrate for bone loss i have took from 1200-1800 a day , when i take it right, it says it has medium-chain triglycerides in it , can this be causing mine to be so high and how dangerous is it to keep taking the caltrate. thank you so much

[Cleveland Clinic]

The increase in your TG's is unrelated to catrate.  Elevated TG's are most likely related to your diet and the good news is that they are usually well controlled with diet modification.  Definitely cut down on your carbohydrate intake because that's what keeps the TG's elevated (the sugars get used up instead of the TG's).  If that does not help you should be started on therapy.  you should also have your cholesterol checked and treated as needed.  Occasionally, some patients have familial conditions which predispose them to developing elevated TG's.  The good news is that we can treat this with medications and diet.  Level greater than 500 are concerning and should be treated aggressively.  

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

thank you so much, so i will keep taking the caltrate than and watch diet, what is a 5.8 chol/hdlc ratio is that bad.

[Cleveland Clinic]

you want to keep it as close to 4 or less as possible,meaning that the total choletesterol must go down and the hdl should increase.  I am assuming that you do not have diabetes, that you are not a binge drinker and that your thyroid has been checked.  These can also increase your TG's.  

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

ty so much, no i an not a diabete and yes i have had my thyroid checked it was fine.  and no i never drink not even one. sop none of them, i have been gaining wait and eating lots fried foods , so am now walking and eating baked hoping this will help. thank you so much for taking your busy time and helping us out on here ya are the best. Barbara