Triglycerides
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about triglycerides.
WhatareTriglycerides?
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the body. If you consume more calories than you burn, your body stores the excess calories as triglycerides. When your body needs energy, it releases these triglycerides.
What are the Symptoms of Triglyceride Issues?
Typically, there are no clear symptoms that indicate high triglycerides unless related health problems occur, such as a heart attack. Symptoms may include chest pain, nausea, and extreme fatigue.
- What Are the Causes of Triglyceride Issues?
- Consuming more caloriesthan needed.
- Being overweight or obese
- Smoking
- Excessivealcoholconsumption)
- Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Liver or kidney disease
- Side effectsof certainmedications
- hereditary disorders, suchas familial hypercholesterolemia(inherited cholesterol problems)
Metabolic syndrome
What arethe diagnosticmethods?
| Triglycerides are diagnosed through a triglyceride level test, which involves taking a blood sample after fasting for 12 hours. | What are the Treatment Methods for Triglycerides? |
| Treatment involves various procedures, as needed, and may include: | Following a healthy, balanced diet |
| Eating smaller portions, especially foods rich in fats | Including more fiber in your diet |
| Avoiding foods high in sugar and fat | Consuming more fish, such as salmon and tuna, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help reduce blood triglyceride levels |
| Increasing physical activity | Maintaining a healthy weight |
Quitting smoking. (For more details, refer to the Quit Smoking Guide.)
In some cases, doctors may prescribe medications to lower triglyceride levels
- What Are the Prevention Methods for Triglycerides?
- Exercising regularly. (To assist you, here is your guide to Get Moving for Life )
- Maintaining a balanced diet
- Avoiding alcohol
- Quitting smoking. (For more details, refer to the Quit Smoking Guide.)
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- What are the Complications of Triglycerides?
- Elevated triglyceride levels canincrease the risk of:
- Heart attack
Stroke
- Heart disease, such ascoronary artery disease
- Metabolic syndrome
- When Should You Consult a Doctor?
- You should undergo a complete cholesterol test, which includes triglyceride analysis, every 4 to 6years. This frequency may vary for individuals at risk of heart disease, including those with:
- A family history of heart disease
A smoking habit
Overweight or obesity
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Older age (men 45 yearsor older and women 50years or older is ahigher risk of heart disease.)
- Frequently AskedQuestions :
What is the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol?
Triglycerides and cholesterol are different types of fat found in the blood. Triglycerides are stored calories in the body that provide energy, whereas cholesterol is used to build cells and produce certain hormones.
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- داء السكري.
- ضغط دم مرتفع.
- العمر، الرجال الذين يبلغون من العمر 45 عامًا وأكثر والنساء الذين يبلغون من العمر 50 عاماً وأكثر، هم أكثر عرضة للإصابة بأمراض القلب.
الأسئلة الشائعة:
ما الفرق بين الدهون الثلاثية والكوليسترول؟
الدهون الثلاثية والكوليسترول هما نوعان مختلفة من الدهون الموجودة في الدم. الدهون الثلاثية هي السعرات الحرارية المخزنة في الجسم التي تزود الجسم بالطاقة، بينما الكوليسترول يستخدم لبناء الخلايا وبعض الهرمونات.
