Dont Forget Me

While many of us are focused on a healthier lifestyle, counting calories, carbohydrates and fat intake levels, there is one level we have neglected: triglycerides.
Fat is the number one concern for those trying to remain healthy. There are two main forms of fat in the blood, LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Both are fat particles that are found throughout the body’s blood. HDL cholesterol is known as the good form of fat that the body needs for survival.
While LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol are important factors of health, the third component often forgot is triglycerides.
The body stores excess calories as triglycerides, causing the levels to be high due to lack of exercise, being overweight, drinking alcohol and consuming large portions of saturated fats.
According to the Center for Disease Control, one-third of American adults have high levels of triglycerides.
Those with diabetes also tend to have higher levels of triglycerides.
High levels of triglycerides are a risk marker for other diseases such as heart disease and could potentially lead to early death.
Triglyceride levels 150 milligrams per deciliter and higher is considered to be high.
The way to lower the levels is to lose weight, eat healthy and become more active.