(30-03-11) Lower your triglyceride levels and reduce your stroke risk

by Derrell Jones


(NaturalNews) Stroke is a highly recognizable and tragic part of our health
psyche today. With good reason prevention is seen as being key. Medical science
has pointed a decisive finger at controlling cholesterol levels as one of the
ways to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke. Recent research has shown, however,
that there may be more to the prevention equation to consider.

A study conducted in Copenhagen highlights an interesting correlation between
ischemic stroke and non-fasting triglyceride levels (triglyceride levels while
eating or just after eating). Researchers found that as non-fasting
triglyceride levels rose the risk of ischemic stroke rose as well. It would
seem that lowering one's non-fasting triglyceride levels would be imperative in
reducing stroke risk.

Ischemic Stroke

An ischemic stroke is the result of a blockage or partial blockage of an
artery that supplies blood to the brain. People, who are overweight, have high
cholesterol and/or high triglyceride levels and are sedentary, have an
increased risk of having an ischemic stroke. Pharmaceutical interventions to
reduce triglycerides are most often sought by doctors and patients alike.
Statins or fibrates are then prescribed with potentially devastating side
effects.

Diet and Lifestyle

Some healthcare professionals require a sincere effort in making dietary
changes before prescribing triglyceride lowering medications. The dietary
advice given is generally vague like "reduce your fat consumption" or "take in
more fruits and vegetables". These are good ideas but in the absence of a more
thorough nutritional evaluation it may not be enough. Also a person's lifestyle
must be taken into consideration but is often over looked. A stressful job or
personal life can affect how the body deals with triglycerides. For these
patients drug therapy would unfortunately be automatic.

Naturally Lower Your Triglyceride Levels to Lower Your Risk of Stroke

An often overlooked culprit of higher than normal triglyceride levels is the
consumption of inflammation causing foods. Highly processed foods and foods
containing things like high fructose corn syrup, MSG or any derivative thereof
will lead to increased triglycerides in the bloodstream. Eliminating highly
processed foods from the diet is crucial.

In addition to eliminating processed foods one should increase consumption of
fresh organic fruits and vegetables significantly. Decreased exposure to
chemical pesticides and herbicides with increased intake of non-inflammatory
foods is ideal for lowering triglyceride levels (and cholesterol as well).
Besides, the more healthy fruits and vegetables you consume the less room you
will have for the stroke inducing processed stuff.

A published study in the journal Psycophysiology confirmed that mental stress
caused triglycerides to remain in the bloodstream longer contributing to
adverse cardiovascular episodes. Relieving stress through moderate exercise and
limiting stress response through meditation are just two of the numerous ways
stress management can reduce triglyceride levels.

Finally, seek a holistic minded nutritionist or naturopath that would be able
to give specific and tailored advice.

Sources

http://www.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/...

http://www.reducetriglycerides.com/...

http://www.medicinenet.com/fibrates...

Psychophysiology, 2002: 39; 80-85

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