What causes high triglycerides?

If the triglyceride level in our body is relatively high, it will cause great harm to the health of the body and is a type of hyperlipidemia. It can easily lead to arteriosclerosis and induce some cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, or stroke. There are many reasons for high triglycerides, such as eating a lot of greasy food. In addition, drinking and liver failure are also important causes of triglycerides.

1. Improper diet

Improper diet is the main cause of high triglycerides. When eating a large amount of fat, especially animal fat foods, the triglyceride level in the body increases significantly; too much carbohydrates, especially finely processed grains, entering the body will cause blood sugar to rise and more triglycerides to be synthesized.

2. Drinking

Drinking alcohol is also one of the reasons for high triglycerides. Drinking alcohol will stimulate the accelerated synthesis of triglycerides, causing high triglycerides.

3. Liver disease

Liver disease is the cause of high triglycerides. In liver disease, the free fatty acids in adipose tissue increase significantly and the formation of triglycerides increases.

4. Liver failure

Liver failure is the cause of high triglycerides. At this time, the liver cannot esterify fatty acids to synthesize triglycerides.

The clinical normal value of triglycerides is 0.22~1.21 mmol per liter. If it exceeds this value, triglycerides are considered high. Therefore, we should develop good living habits, eat less greasy food, smoke less, drink less, and exercise more.