Triglycerides

[ruthandsam]

Just been put on medication that apparently can cause an increase in triglycerides (whatever they are). Therefore, what foods should I eat in moderation / avoid?

The Pharmacist said that the tablets may make me put on a lot of weight (his wording) but would this be the case if I stuck to the same foodstuffs as usual?

[Graham-W]

Omega 3 fatty acids (found in oily fish like mackerel) are supposed to reduce triglycerides. Also exercise can be effective.

[237SJ]

It`s mainly carbohydrates that should be limited - bread, pasta, potato etc and of course sugar laden products.

[Sqad]

Triglycerides are fat.

Reduce the amount of ft in your diet.

The only drugs that i know that causes a rise in triglycerides steroids and some contraceptive pills.

Don't get "hung up" on the advice of the pharmacist..... just eat whatever you want....sensibly.

[ruthandsam]

Thank you everyone! The pharmacist said I could put on 2+ stones which wasn't very helpful.

You have now put my mind at rest (pun intended) as on Quetiapine XL.

[sally1944]

Try to have a half hour exercise per day, ideally walking...fresh air and good for the soul as well as for the body and helps reduce fat!!

[Sqad]

Didn't know that that drug raised the blood triglyceride levels....one lives and learns.........

[roxie_09]

Just read this, never knew quetiapine did this? Like sqad says learn new things all the time :-) x