Shouldn't You Know What Causes High Triglycerides?

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Everyone knows about triglycerides and how they can be bad, so what causes high triglycerides even when avoiding foods high in cholesterol? Is there a secret to all this? Or is it a genetic thing? And how to lower triglycerides if and when they are increased?

What causes high triglycerides in the body is usually our diet. When our weight increases because of being overweight or obese, the triglycerides which are stored in the body as fat increases as well. With obesity, the foods eaten are usually in excess of what the body should normally take. The excess in caloric intake because of sweets in the form of candies or pastries is one; another is alcohol which actually stimulates triglyceride production.

What cause high triglycerides aside from the obvious? Well, junk food. We don't eat them in excess usually but when we do, the combination of the oils and spices as well as the processed meats involved will make the triglycerides shoot through the roof and they are hard to expel. These foods are stored in just about all the usual places like the oblique muscles, the abdominal muscles, the jowls, the chin, you name it, it's there.

Age is also what causes high triglycerides. The older we get, the body breaks down, not because of anything but our body undergoes such a lot of abuse that the wear and tear can be too much; especially if we over indulge when we are young, so don't wonder overly much if the body ages fast. With this breakdown, some illnesses can surface like the Loch Ness monster: diabetes, kidney problems, cirrhosis of the liver and others.

Most of these diseases are not simply because of age, however. Most of the time, there is genetics involved and those with the predisposition should take better care of themselves. Knowing what the family history is does not mean that it won't happen to you. Your are not invincible, and that sense of invincibility will be your Achilles, so to speak.

A trip to the doctor's clinic will be a great advantage, not a disadvantage. Some people who never thought they had problems are sometimes taken by surprise. The words, "but I've never been sick before in my whole life" is quite often heard. What causes high triglycerides is not the flu or a fever; it is the diet, lifestyle and the perseverance to stick to unhealthy foods because it is enjoyable, that's what.

About the Author:
Gary Guidoppi blogs about common health treatments at his site, HowToLowerTriglycerides.org. Read more about normal cholesterol level and high cholesterol foods to avoid.



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