October 2021 Newsletter: What are Triglycerides? – Written By Dr. Jerry J. Masarira, Naturopath D. CBIS.
What are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides are the main lipid constituents in the blood as well as main source of energy for your body. When you eat foods, excess calories are converted into triglycerides which are then stored in fat cells when not needed for energy.
Hormones signals the release of triglycerides from fat cells to provide energy. Triglycerides are carried around the body with the help of proteins known as lipoproteins, (very-low-density lipoproteins or VLDL).
Triglycerides are good in small quantities, but if there are too high, they cause a condition called hypertriglyceridemia. Elevated triglycerides are risk factors for heart diseases, diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and liver diseases and are measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL).
When it comes to fats, the focus has shifted to the type, not the quantity of fat eaten.
There are different types of fats as follows:
1. Saturated fats – this type is found in animal proteins such as beef and pork. Some are in dairy products, butter and cheese and vegetable based oils.
2. Trans fats – these are also known as trans-fatty acids. These are produced when vegetable oils are hydrogenated to make them more solid and stable. Hydrogenation prolongs the shelf life of the oil, that is why they are used to make processed foods, fast foods, commercially baked goods and hard margarine. Hydrogenated foods are not healthy.
3.Monounsaturated fats – these promote heart health. You get them from good oils like avocado oils, olive oils and most organic grown nuts. Everything good should be eaten in moderation.
4.Polyunsaturated – these are good for health. They are the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 6 are found in nuts and seeds. Omega 3 are mostly found in chia seeds and flax seeds, flax oils, macadamia oils or walnuts.
Understanding different kind of oils and fats is a good step in the right direction when it comes to cooking and buying ready cooked.
The most important advice is to cook own foods at home. You know the oils you used and how you cooked your food.
High triglycerides can be reduced by doing some of the following:
1. Avoid inflammation foods with high-fructose corn syrup.
2. Use good cooking oils with monounsaturated fats.
3. Exercise daily. Walking is the best exercise.
4. Eat foods with more fiber.
5. Incorporate omega 3s which are plentiful in chia seeds, flax seeds and walnuts.
6. Avoid if possible dairy products.
7. Eat a lot of greens and fruits.
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If you have any questions, please contact me at:
Dr. Jerry J. Masarira, Naturopath D. CBIS.
EnproConsultant and Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
Enpro Health Center Institute.
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Dr. Jerry J. Masarira, Naturopath D. CBIS.
Enpro Consultant and Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
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