AboutTodd Bublitz, RCEP Expertise I can answer questions on Cholesterol & Lipids. I can explain how diet can and cannot improve your cholesterol & triglyceride levels.
Experience I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
Also run Nuclear Cardiology Research Organizations National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Question Hello. I am 23 year old male smoker. I have trilycerides since my father dies, that was before 3 years ago. I was takeing pills name holesta 20mg, niacin 20mg Omega 3 and Tulip from 20mg. NO RESULT AT ALL. I have dieting and practicing but nothing. Once i have urticaria and I have no take any pills at all I just drink tea and triglycerides got 4. Now situation is same. What should I do?
Answer Jane,
I'm sorry but I don't understand much of the information you wrote.
I don't know what "Holesta" is and I could not find any information about it on the internet. Did you spell it correctly?
I don't understand "I have no take any pills at all I just drink tea and triglycerides got 4. Now situation is same." What do you mean by "triglycerides got 4"?
You did not give a dose for the Omega-3. That would be helpful.
Niacin is good for lowering triglycerides, but you need to take at least 500-1000 mg a day (up to 2000-3000 mg a day may be taken with a doctors supervision). Taking 20 mg of niacin will not help lower your triglycerides.
Tulip (atorvastatin) is a good cholesterol lowering medicine. Atorvastatin works best on total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. It can lower triglycerides, but it is not a medicine specifically for triglycerides.
I can tell you this about high triglycerides:
A variety of lifestyle and genetic factors may interact to produce high triglycerides.
Although our Lipid levels are primarily determined by genetics, Triglycerides are most often determined by our diets.
Triglycerides can be decreased by:
*Decreasing simple carbohydrates (sweets & sugars) in your diet
*Eat fewer total calories (low calorie diet)
*Losing weight
*Regular exercise
*Good control of diabetes
*Stop smoking
*Medicines like Fibric Acid Derivatives or Niacin or Omega-3 Supplements
Simple Carbohydrates are foods from processed grains and are usually higher in sugar and low in fiber. For example: candy, cookies, cakes, soda pop, fruit juice, alcohol, and snack crackers. You should try to eat less simple carbohydrates.
I suggest you have a long talk with your doctor to review your cholesterol levels, including your triglycerides, and also review your medications. It is very important that your doctor know ALL of the medicines and supplements that you are taking. Taking Tulip (atorvastatin) means that you need to be very careful if you start a triglyceride lowering medicine called a "fibric acid derivative" or "fibrate" (called: gemfibrozil or fenofibrate).
Lastly, remember that your lifestyle (diet, exercise, smoking and body weight) can have as much effect on your triglycerides as medicines.
You can get more information at www.Lipid-Clinic.com.
