What Are The Best Foods To Lower Triglycerides?

What are the best foods to lower triglycerides?  Some of the best foods to lower triglycerides are fatty fish such as sardines, salmon, mackerel, herring, etc. Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of healthy fat that can help reduce inflammation, support gut and brain health, and lower cholesterol levels.

There was a 2016 study in 38 women where they ate 1.65 pounds of fatty fish per week for 4 weeks. And that is the equivalent of 4 ounces of fish 4 days per week. The result of this study was lowered triglycerides and lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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If you choose not to consume fatty fish from food, you can consume it through supplements such as fish and krill oil supplements. Research studies have shown it is equally effective as fatty fish foods in lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Avocado

Another healthy food that can help with lowering triglycerides is eating avocados. Avocado is a high fat fruit which has a rich source of monounsaturated fats. Research studies have shown that avocados can significantly reduce triglycerides levels.

Monounsaturated fats like avocados are known to help lower blood sugar levels than other fats.

Whole Grains

Whole grains are known to help reduce the risk of heart disease. And whole grain foods are oatmeal, millet, buckwheat, barley, etc. Research studies have shown that oatmeal, millet, buckwheat, barley, etc. are influential in reducing total cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Garlic

Garlic is known as a common herb and seasoning. And research studies have shown to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. One study showed that taking 2 grams of garlic powder per day for 40 days significantly reduced triglyceride levels.

The Bottom Line is some of the best foods to lower your triglycerides is fatty fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon, herring, etc.

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