High Triglycerides (Hypertryglyceridaemia)

Hypertriglyceridemia literaly means high triglyceride levels in the blood. Triglycerides (TG) are a part of blood cholesterol. High TG levels heighten the risk of developing heart disease and can be present with or without high total blood cholesterol levels.

• The ideal blood reading : Triglycerides lower than 1.5mmol/l

Nutritional intervention

• Lose weight.
• Become and stay active.
• Eat food low in saturated fats and include mono-unsaturated fats as well as omega 3 fatty acids in your diet.
• Eat foods high in fibre.