Triglycerides are fat cells that are stored in your body and later transferred into energy.

Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are vital for human survival. However, it becomes toxic if at too high a level. If you haven’t already, you should get your Cholesterol and Triglycerides checked by taking a simple blood test.

Causes of High Triglyceride Levels

Some of the main culprits of High Triglyceride Levels are:

  • Alcohol
  • Birth control pills or any other progestin-containing drug
  • Caffeine
  • Sweets like:

    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Candy
  • Diuretics
  • Fruit juice
  • Genetics
  • High fat diet
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Nicotine
  • Skipping an early meal and compensating in the evening
  • Soft drinks
  • Stress
  • Too many carbohydrates
  • Too much fruit
  • White bread
  • White flour
  • White sugar

Supplements That Lower Triglyceride Levels

The following vitamins and supplements can lower your Triglyceride levels:

Supplement Dosage Precautions
Alpha-Ketoglutarate 500 to 1,000 mg once a day Use with caution if you are susceptible to getting
cold sores.
Arginine 2,000 to 4,000 mg once a day If you have kidney disease, liver disease, or herpes, only take under a doctor’s supervision
Carnitine 2,000 mg once a day The most effective form is L-Carnitine
Chromium 300 mcg once a day Combining with the protein picolinate allows your body to absorb chromium more efficiently. However, some chromium picolinate supplements contain more chromium than necessary. Ask your healthcare provider for a recommendation on chromium consumption.
Coenzyme Q10 60 to 120 mg once a day May reduce the effects of blood thinners. May cause diarrhea in dosages above 100 mg once a day.
EPA/DHA (fish oil) 2,000 to 4,000 mg once a day Choose a source that contains Vitamin E to prevent oxidation.
Gugulipid 500 to 4,000 mg once a day
Lysine 1,000 to 3,000 mg once a day Taking for more than six months can cause an imbalance of arginine. Do not take if you have diabetes or are allergic to eggs, milk, or wheat.
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) 600 mg once a day Consult your healthcare provider for dosage if you have kidney disease. Discontinue use and see your doctor
if you experience abdominal pain. Take a lower dose if it causes diarrhea.
Methionine 250 to 500 mg once a day Take with vitamins B6 and B9 to prevent a build up of homocysteine. May counter the effects of levodopa (a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease). Talk to your doctor before user.
Niacin 1,000 to 2,000 mg once a day Do not take the suggested dosage without first consulting your doctor. Large dosages can cause a “flush” feeling, which can be eliminated by taking an aspirin one hour before the niacin. Do not drink alcohol or hot drinks within one hour of taking niacin.
Policosanol 10 to 20 mg once a day
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 100 mg once a day High doses can deplete your body of other vitamins in the B Complex.
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) 500 mcg once a day High doses can deplete your body of other vitamins in the B Complex
Vitamin E 400 IU once a day. Take mixed tocopherols, which is the more active type of Vitamin E. If you are taking a blood thinner, consult your doctor first.
Zinc 25 mg once a day Take Zinc Picolinate or Zinc Citrate as they are better absorbed by the body.