Impact of diet, physical activity, and alcohol use on triglycerides

A quick biology review might help here: triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body. Any calories consumed that aren?t burned off are converted into triglycerides. These fats help insulate the body, supply and store energy, and transport fat-soluble vitamins. Here?s where it gets a little complicated: there?s evidence to suggest that when a person has high triglyceride levels in combination with increased low density lipoproteins (LDL) and decreased high density lipoproteins (HDL) [2], they?re at an increased risk for serious conditions such as heart disease [3], heart attack [4], and stroke [5]. Eating a balanced diet, being regularly physically active, and limiting alcohol intake helps reduce the amount of excess calories, thereby decreasing triglyceride levels.