How To Lower Triglycerides Naturally – 5 Great Herbs To Use

Triglycerides are blood fats. Many experts believe that elevated levels of triglycerides are actually more important risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease than elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are sticky compounds which build up in the heart and blood vessels, making them become narrowed and inflexible. The result is high blood pressure and serious damage to the circulatory system.

Drugs used to reduce triglyceride levels often possess dangerous side effects. Fortunately, there are herbs available which help to lower triglyceride levels. As a general rule, the herbs are safer than pharmaceutical drugs.

Cinnamon Reduces Blood Fats

Research indicates that triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels are reduced by ingestion of cinnamon. Simultaneously, cinnamon raises heart healthy HDL levels.

Another benefit of cinnamon is it reduces blood sugar levels. Studies have indicated that high levels of blood sugars increase triglyceride levels. As a result, diabetics are at an elevated risk of having high triglyceride levels coupled with other cardiac risk factors which put diabetics at an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and blood vessel damage. Hence cinnamon offers even extra benefits for diabetics.

Another circulatory benefit of cinnamon is reduction of blood pressure, another coronary risk factor.

I like cinnamon. The easiest way to consume cinnamon is simply to add one teaspoonful to a bowl of heart healthy, fiber rich oatmeal each morning. Sprinkle some walnuts and some freshly ground flaxseed into the oatmeal and you will have a fiber rich bowlful of heart healthy, triglyceride lowering tasty nutrition.

Flaxseed Lowers Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels

Flaxseed has been studied extensively. It dramatically lowers blood fat levels. For example, it can lower LDL cholesterol levels by almost twenty percent. Consuming flax regularly may reduce blood fat levels enough so that mainstream health care practitioners may not recommend the use of “statin” drugs.

Simply consume two tablespoonfuls of freshly ground flax seed daily. Add flax seed to salads, yogurt, or cereal. I do not recommend the use of flax meal as it loses its potency rapidly. Keep flax seed in the refrigerator and only grind as much as you need for that day to prevent rancidity.

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