03-26-2018, 09:57 AM
Hey Fishfarmer. Traditionally our medicos are concerned about LDL Cholesterol - but Triglycerides are what's grabbing the attention these days.
Just like not all cholesterol is bad, not all LDL is bad. The size of the LDL particle is the determinant.
Big fluffy LDL seem pretty harmless (if not edging towards beneficial), but the small dense LDL particles are the type behind all the damage.
And what's the best predictor of high levels of nasty small dense LDL's? High Triglycerides.
Keep your triglycerides down and your heart and cardiovascular system will love you forever.
And the best way to lower Triglycerides? Say goodbye to sugar, fruit juice and simple carbs.
There's a growing school of thought that suggests Sugar is worse than booze for elevating triglycerides.
Keep eating all that fish (the Garlic and Brussels Sprouts are great for other reasons - keep chomping into them too.)
There's a healthy flow-on effect in supporting your liver by following those simple guidelines too.
For fantastic lectures on this, watch everything by famous Australian pathologist Dr Ken Sikaris on Youtube (might be a bit science heavy for some),
My personal fave
Cheers, low triglycerides and a health liver to you my friend,
R.
Just like not all cholesterol is bad, not all LDL is bad. The size of the LDL particle is the determinant.
Big fluffy LDL seem pretty harmless (if not edging towards beneficial), but the small dense LDL particles are the type behind all the damage.
And what's the best predictor of high levels of nasty small dense LDL's? High Triglycerides.
Keep your triglycerides down and your heart and cardiovascular system will love you forever.
And the best way to lower Triglycerides? Say goodbye to sugar, fruit juice and simple carbs.
There's a growing school of thought that suggests Sugar is worse than booze for elevating triglycerides.
Keep eating all that fish (the Garlic and Brussels Sprouts are great for other reasons - keep chomping into them too.)
There's a healthy flow-on effect in supporting your liver by following those simple guidelines too.
For fantastic lectures on this, watch everything by famous Australian pathologist Dr Ken Sikaris on Youtube (might be a bit science heavy for some),
My personal fave
Cheers, low triglycerides and a health liver to you my friend,
R.
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