Search Tag: triglycerides

2024 09 Apr

  Elevated levels of lipids in the bloodstream (hypertriglyceridaemia) increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and acute pancreatitis. Current medications, such as statins, ezetimibe, fibrates, and prescription omega-3 fatty acids, typically lower triglyceride levels by varying degrees, ranging from below 10% to up to 40%. While these treatments...Read more

2022 12 Apr

In the world’s largest international prospective cardiovascular disease study, five childhood risk factors that predict stroke and heart attacks in adulthood have been identified after being tracked for up to half a century.  The study, conducted by the International Childhood Cardiovascular Consortium (i3C) including researchers from the Murdoch...Read more

2017 08 Apr

A high-fat diet is known to cause a condition known as hypertriglyceridaemia. New research from UCLA shows that antibodies, which attack people's own proteins, can also cause high levels of triglycerides in the blood. The "GPIHBP1 autoantibody syndrome" represents an important advance in understanding hypertriglyceridaemia. See Also : Cardiovascular...Read more

2015 29 Jul

According to a review article published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism , a Mediterranean lifestyle characterised by a high intake of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), fiber, legumes, dairy and fish along with moderate alcohol intake and better quality sleep can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  Cardiovascular...Read more