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I Have Tested My Blood After 10 Hours Fasting, And

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2018

Question: I have tested my blood after 10 hours fasting, and found that triglycerides is high at 239. Other cholesterol measurements are normal. Is there any medication required to lower the triglycerides? or diet and exerciser will help? is 239 a life threatening level?
I am following a sedentary life style and now i decided to do some work out.
Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Kampana (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through your details and report. Triglyceride level at 239 is not at all life-threatening. Do not worry. There are people with high triglyceride around 1000 and more.

So I would suggest you relax and only concentrate on exercise such as a treadmill, cycling or jogging for a minimum of 30 minutes every day should help.

I hope this answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Kampana (5 hours later)

Thank you for your valuable answer. I have read about fish oil supplements which will help to reduce triglucerides. could you please suggest. if it is useful could you please let me know a good brand and dosage?

Answered by Dr. Kampana (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, you can take any good brand that is available in the nearby pharmacy. They come in standard doses. A single 1,000 mg softgel (providing about 300 mg EPA and 200 DHA) should be sufficient. You can take Solgar Omega-3 Fish oil Concentrate, 120 Softgels if it is available. You can take daily one capsule along with food.

I hope this answered your query.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana