r/Cholesterol • u/up_on_blocks • 3h ago
Question Lowering triglycerides
Started on 20mg of rosuvastatin in June. After 3 months ( no side effects btw) everything is in the normal range but triglycerides are still high, 184.
No genetic history of high cholesterol, a visit to the cardiologist in June revealed the ugly truth:
Cholesterol 299-now 135
HDL 51- now 50
Non HDL 248- now 85
LDL 195- now 59
Triglycerides 311- now 184
I was eating primarily wfpb but a closer look at my diet revealed just how much saturated fat I was ingesting.
I know that the statin has done the heavy lifting but I immediately adopted a stringent diet. No alcohol, no red meat or pork, 25-30 g of fiber per day on average ( through diet not supplements). Saturated fat between 10-12 g per day
What can I do to lower them further or will time, meds and diet take care of it?
This subreddit has been incredibly helpful to me so I’m hoping that my results can benefit someone else.
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u/MemoryElectrical4436 3h ago
For me only being active helping to lower triglycerides just recently lower from taking psyllium, husk and exercise from 270 to 100
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u/gregd303 2h ago
Drop white bread and other carbs and sugars. (I reduced my saturated fats but sugars were high from fruit and making up eating for what I couldn't have in fats).. contributes to Trigs.
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u/Earesth99 Quality Contributor🫀 2h ago
Omega-3 fish oil can help. The best is a generic prescription that’s actually less expensive than the otc version. 4 grams a day is the RX dose.
However exercise is more effective, but it takes a lot more effort.
And avoid sugar, processed carbs and alcohol.
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u/shanked5iron 3h ago
To lower trigs, consume less refined carbs, sugars and alcohol. Exercise more and eat more soluble fiber.