Archives of Medical Research · Dec 6, 2017

Optimizing Non-Pharmacologic Management of Hypertriglyceridemia

By Byrne A, Makadia S, Sutherland A et al.

The cornerstone of initial management for hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is lifestyle modification. The combination of weight loss through caloric restriction, alteration in macronutrient composition and increased energy expenditure reduces TG levels by approximately 50%. The addition of cinnamon, cacao products and isocaloric substitution of 1 serving of nuts may contribute another 5-15% lowering of TG. This can be particularly beneficial in patients with HTG who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

doi.org/10.1016/j.arcmed.2017.11.017PubMed 29221803Interventions