Triglycerides are blood fats. They primarily serve as a source of energy, and the body also stores them in fatty tissue or in the liver. If the so-called “trigylcerides” are elevated, it is necessary to first check whether they are related to another disease or whether there is a congenital disorder.
If triglycerides are elevated, alcohol consumption and the consumption of foods rich in sugar (e.g. sweets, lemonade, cola drinks) should be reduced. Foods rich in fibre, such as wholegrain bread or oat flakes, prevent blood sugar from rising too quickly after a meal. This reduces the conversion of sugar into triglycerides. Fish, for example salmon, anchovies, mackerel or herring, has a positive effect. A low-fat diet is also recommended if triglycerides are elevated.
Regular physical exercise is also a basic requirement for normal blood lipids. Endurance sports such as walking, cycling and swimming are particularly beneficial, ideally for 30 minutes a day.
