(15-10-10) Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss and Reduces Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes

by John Phillip, citizen journalist
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(NaturalNews) Triglycerides are a type of blood fat which evolved as an
essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food
is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal
could be several days away. Today, high triglycerides are associated with
increased risk for coronary artery disease and diabetes and can lead to obesity
when not properly controlled. Naturally lowering triglycerides can reverse the
damaging effects caused by decades of dietary abuse.

High Triglycerides Trigger Metabolic Dysfunction and Diabetes Risk

Our modern diet is laced with processed junk foods packed with excess sugar
and refined carbohydrates which lead to large blood sugar spikes and ultimately
to metabolic disorder. The body deals with high blood sugar levels by
converting it to triglycerides, and then into stored body fat. As this process
continues over the course of a lifetime, systemic inflammation increases and
the devastating effects of metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure and blood
sugar, obesity and insulin resistance) dramatically increase the risk for
diabetes.

Increased Waistline and High Triglycerides Increase Risk of Heart Disease

Information published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that
increased waist size and triglyceride levels were associated with the highest
risk for coronary artery disease. While both factors were found to increase
heart disease risk, the combination of the two significantly raised the
likelihood of developing coronary artery disease. High triglycerides contribute
to thickening of the arterial walls which greatly increases the incidence of
stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure.

Increased triglyceride levels are indicative of a metabolic fat disorder and
are implicated in nearly two-thirds of all coronary heart disease cases. Until
recently, high triglycerides have been largely ignored by many medical
professionals because they don`t respond well to prescription drugs. Sadly,
most physicians know that if dietary and lifestyle changes are needed to treat
a condition, compliance by the patient will be minimal.

Diet and Natural Nutrients Effectively Treat High Triglycerides

Poor blood triglycerides are the result of poor diet, lack of exercise,
smoking and alcohol consumption. To correct elevated triglyceride levels, a
strict diet which eliminates all sugar, refined carbohydrates, starches and
wheat based foods must be followed. These foods are rapidly converted to
glucose in the blood, and excess sugar is quickly transformed into
triglycerides which must be stored to prevent vascular damage.

In addition to controlling diet, regular exercise has been shown to lower
triglycerides. Physical activity conditions the muscles to optimize blood sugar
and lowers insulin resistance, effectively lowering the conversion to
triglycerides.

Natural Supplements Lower Triglyceride Levels

Natural nutrients including niacin and Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have
been shown to be effective at lowering elevated triglyceride levels. Niacin is
a B-vitamin cofactor which is known to positively influence blood lipids and to
moderate triglycerides. Omega-3 fats exert a powerful triglyceride lowering
effect due to their ability to reduce chronic inflammation as well as to
improve insulin resistance. Natural supplements should be used to compliment
your healthy diet and lifestyle changes.

Elevated triglycerides are strongly correlated with increased incidence of
diabetes, coronary artery disease and the obesity epidemic. Changes to diet and
lifestyle along with targeted nutritional supplementation provide the best
course of action to effectively prevent and treat diseases which are triggered
by increased triglyceride levels.

Article References:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/abst...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tr...

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