Triglycerides (high)
Synopsis of Triglycerides (high)
High triglycerides refer to an elevated level of triglycerides—fat molecules in the blood that store unused calories and provide energy. While some triglycerides are essential, high levels can contribute to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, pancreatitis, and metabolic syndrome. Triglyceride levels are strongly influenced by diet, weight, physical activity, alcohol intake, and underlying conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disorders. Many people with high triglycerides have no symptoms, so routine blood testing is key for early detection and prevention of complications.
Types:
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Borderline high: 150–199 mg/dL
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High: 200–499 mg/dL
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Very high: 500 mg/dL or more (raises risk of pancreatitis)
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Secondary hypertriglyceridemia: Caused by another condition like diabetes, liver disease, or hypothyroidism
Common Causes:
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Diet high in sugars, refined carbs, and saturated fats
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Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
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Excess alcohol intake
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Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance
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Kidney or liver disease
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Hypothyroidism
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Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, beta-blockers, estrogens)
Severity Causes:
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Uncontrolled blood sugar levels
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Genetic lipid disorders (e.g., familial hypertriglyceridemia)
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Chronic heavy alcohol use
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High intake of processed foods and sugary beverages
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Lack of omega-3 intake or healthy fat balance
When to See a Doctor:
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Triglycerides > 200 mg/dL on a blood test
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History of heart disease, stroke, or metabolic syndrome
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Pancreatitis symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea) with very high levels
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Diagnosed diabetes or prediabetes with poor lipid profile
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Family history of high cholesterol or triglyceride disorders
Natural remedies for Triglycerides (high)
Omega-3 fatty acids: Reduce liver production of triglycerides and help balance blood lipids. Found in fish oil or algae-derived supplements.
Magnesium: Supports insulin sensitivity and glucose control, helping reduce triglyceride production in people with metabolic syndrome.
Vitamin C: Antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and may aid in lowering triglyceride levels in conjunction with other therapies.
Probiotics: Improve gut health and lipid metabolism. Certain strains have been shown to modestly reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Ashwagandha: May help reduce stress-driven metabolic imbalances and support lipid metabolism through cortisol regulation.
Low-carb, high-fiber diet: Reducing sugars and refined carbs while increasing fiber helps lower triglycerides by improving insulin sensitivity.
Exercise: Regular aerobic activity significantly lowers triglyceride levels by improving fat metabolism.
Avoid alcohol and sugary beverages: Alcohol directly raises triglycerides, especially in people with high baseline levels.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Triglycerides (high)
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
4-hydroxyisoleucine
Adzuki bean
Akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
Algal protein
Algalin
Alliin
Almond fruit
Alpha methyl tetradecylthioacetic acid
Alpha phytosterol
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
alpha-lipoic acid
amaranth
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ampelopsin
anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
arabinoxylan
argan nut oil
arjun tree
arjuna
arjunic acid
Arjunolic acid
Aronia melanocarpa
artichoke
Ascophyllum nodosum
ashitaba
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragaloside
avocado
banaba
beet
berberine
bergamot
beta-glucan
black currant
black garlic
black ginger
black tea
blueberry
bottle gourd
Brassica
Brazil nut
broccoli
brutieridin
Buckwheat
Buglossoides arvensis
calamari oil
Calanus finmarchicus
California chia
camelina oil
capsiate
cardarine
carnosic acid
cashew
catechins
chia seed
Chinese fleeceflower
Chitin-Glucan Complex
chitosan
chlorogenic acid
chokeberry
choline
cocoa
cod liver oil
Coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
coriander
corosolic acid
crocetin
cruciferous
Crypthecodinium
cyanidin
cynarin
daidzein
daidzin
danshen
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
diosgenin
docosahexaenoic Acid
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
dragon fruit
Echium
Ecklonia
eicosapentaenoic acid
Eicosatetraenoic acid
emblicanin
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
eriocitrin
fish
fish protein
Flammulina velutipes
flavanols
flavanones
flaxseed
fo-ti
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
fucosterol
fucoxanthin
genistein
genistin
Ginsenosides
glucomannan
Glucoraphanin
goji berry
grape
grapefruit
green tea
guar gum
guggul
Guggulsterones
Gypenoside
hawthorn
hesperetin
hibiscus
horse gram
hydroxycinnamic acid
hydroxytyrosol
inulin
Irvingia gabonensis
isoflavones
jiaogulan
Jicama
Kaempferide
Kaempferol
kale
Kamut
kidney beans
kiwi
knotweed
Konjac
krill oil
kuding tea
kudzu
Kutkins
l-carnitine
L-taurine
lecithin
Legume protein
Lentil
lignans
lingzhi
linoleic acid (LA)
linseed oil
lupin
lycopene
macadamia
magnesium
mangiferin
maqui berry
Marine fat
Maslinic acid
Matcha
Mate
Millet
Monacolin
Monounsaturated fat
Mortierella alpina
Mulberry
Myricetin
Nannochloropsis
Naringenin
Naringin
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Nobiletin
oat
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
Oleuropein
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oolong tea
Osthole
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
pantethine
perilla
Phaeophyceae
phospholipids
Phytoestrogens
Piceid
pine bark
Pinolenic acid
Pistachio
Plankton
plant sterols
Pleurotus eryngii
Plukenetia volubilis
polychitosamine
Polydatin
polymethoxylated flavones
polyunsaturated fat
pomegranate
pomelo
pu-er tea
Puerarin
punicalagins
purple tea
quercetin
quinoa
rapeseed oil
red yeast
red yeast rice
resveratrol
Rooibos
Rosa roxburghii
S-allylcysteine
Sacha Inchi
safflower oil
Salacia
Salba Oil
Salidroside
Salmon Oil
Salvianolic acid
Schisandrins
Schizochytrium
Schizochytrium Oil
sesame
Sesamin
Sesamolin
Shilajit
Silybin
silymarin
Sitosterol
Soy
Soy Protein
soybean
spirulina
Stearidonic acid
sterols
Stilbenoid
strawberry
sunflower
Tagatose
Tangeretin
Tanshinone
Taurine
Taxifolin
Tejocote
Tetradecylthioacetic acid
Theabrownin
Theaflavin
Thylakoid
tocotrienols
Trans-pterostilbene
Trimethylglycine (TMG)
ubiquinol
Ursolic Acid
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable oil
Vegetable Protein
Vine tea
vitamin C
Wakame
Walnut
Yerba mate
Zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
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