Merle Myerson, MD, EdD, FACC, FNLA, director, Mount Sinai Roosevelt and St Luke’s Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program and Lipid Clinic discusses the response of triglycerides to lifestyle modifications and how to lower triglycerides. These methods include weight loss, diet and exercise. Due to its responsiveness to diet, triglycerides should always be measured in a fasting state, with additional follow-up tests for accuracy.

Tips for Treating High Triglycerides Include:

– Lifestyle modifications

– Medication (Wait four to six weeks for results)

– Never use medication without lifestyle modification