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What does niacin do in the human body?
Niacin is a B vitamin. It is used to lower cholesterol & triglycerides in the blood. It is also used to lower the risk of (MORE??) Any comments?
What are the causes of lower triglycerides?
There are a few different things that can cause lower triglycerides. Hyperthyroidism, malnutrition, low-fat diets can each result in lower triglycerides.
How do you lower the level of triglycerides?
An extremely effective way to lower triglycerides is to eliminate sugar from the diet.
What happens when your triglycerides are lower?
It is good news that you have lower triglycerides. Low triglycerides mean lower risks of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Is it possible to lower triglycerides with diet and exercise?
A healthy weight can lower triglycerides. This can be achieved through diet and exercise. Reducing fat and drinking less alcohol can also help to lower triglycerides.
How are the mechanisms of action of fibrates and niacin in treating dyslipidaemia different?
Fibrates stimulate the PPAR-alpha receptors. This leads to increased lipoprotein lipase activity. More triglycerides get broken down into free fatty acids which get reuptaken or beta-oxidised. As there are less triglycerides, less LDL and VLDL is produced. Due to increased ApoA-I, the production of HDL also increases. Niacin inhibits the niacin receptor. This leads to the inhibition of cAMP production and PKA activity. This therefore inhibits the activity of hormone-sensitive lipase. Fewer triglycerides get broken down into free fatty acids. As the free fatty acid level in plasma is lower, the hepatic synthesis of VLDL decreases. Less VLDL also results in less conversion into LDL. Niacin's effect on lowering triglycerides is not as obvious as fibrates. Niacin can also increase the amount of HDL as it can prolong the half-life of ApoA-I, leading to a greater bioavailability of ApoA-I for producing HDL.
Can slo niacin lower your cholesterol?
slo niacin and cholesterol can be helpful
How do you lower your tryglycerides?
Triglycerides are the fats in your blood. The best way to lower your triglycerides is to start and maintain a low fat diet.
What should one do to lower high triglycerides?
When one finds the need to lower triglycerides a diet change is in order. Lowering fat and sugar intake, limiting alcohol consumption, becoming active with exercise, and quitting smoking will all help lower ones triglycerides.
Are there any foods that lower triglycerides?
Some foods that help lower triglycerides are peanut butter and salmon. Foods high in saturated fat and trans fat contribute to higher triglycerides, so it is best to replace them with healthier options.
Where can I find information about foods that lower triglycerides?
The WebMD site and the Mayo Clinic's website have information about triglyceride-lowering foods. Also check Spark People, which has customized diet plans, including ones for lowering cholesterol.
Are there other options besides medication to lower triglycerides?
There are many drugs out there to help lower triglycerides. They are called antihyperlipidemic agents. The most common names of these medications are Lipitor, Zicor, and Mevacor.
