Guide to natural cures for high triglycerides

High Triglycerides:
Triglycerides (TGs) are a group of fatty compounds that circulate in the bloodstream and are stored in the fat tissue. Individuals who have elevated blood levels of TGs (known as hypertriglyceridemia) appear to be at increased risk of developing heart disease. People with diabetes often have elevated TG levels. Successfully controlling diabetes will, in some cases, lead to normalization of TG levels.

Natural Cures:

Omega 3 Oils: Omega-3 and omega-6 oils increase the level of good cholesterol in your body and help battle the retention of bad fats and cholesterol.

Evening Primrose Oil: Studies have shown that people with elevated triglycerides levels who have used this natural cure daily for three months experienced an average of 31.5 percent in the reduction of their levels. Suggested doses are 1-gram gelcaps taken twice daily.

Garlic: Garlic has antioxidant and antibiotic properties and is one of the great natural cures for high triglycerides. One-half to one clove of garlic daily can reduce levels by up to 9 percent.

Smoking and Drinking: The liver often converts alcohol to blood fats that raise triglyceride levels, and smoking does damage by reducing good fats and promoting the retention of bad fats.

Fiber: A high fiber diet is a great natural cure for high triglycerides. Fiber actually strips fat from your system, disallowing its metabolism into the blood stream.

Weight Loss: Maintaining a healthy weight and not carrying around the fat in which the cholesterol is stored is the best way to reduce your levels.