hyperglyceridemia /hy·per·glyc·er·i·de·mia/ (-glis″er-i-de´me-ah) excess of glycerides in the blood.
hyperglyceridemia
Patient discussion about hyperglyceridemia.
hy·per·glyc·er·i·de·mi·a (h  p r-gl s -r-d m-)n. A condition characterized by an elevated concentration of glycerides in the blood. |
hyperglyceridemia
[-glī′səridē′mē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, hyper, glykys + haima, blood
an excess of glycerides, particularly triglycerides, in the blood. It is caused by a congenital defect in the ability to metabolize the amino acid glycine.
hyperglyceridemia
excess of glycerides in the blood.
Patient discussion about hyperglyceridemia.
Q. Improving High Triglycerides I take Tricor for high triglyceride levels; I have a healthy level of total cholesterol, with low LDL, very good HDL. I am now being treated for hypothyroidism, but my doctor says that it's also genetic (I had almost the exact same level number as my brother). How can I work to get my triglycerides under control?
A. High level of triglycerides are generally both genetic and diet related. If you are consuming a high fat containing diet then your level of triglycerides will be increased. On the other hand, regardless of your good cholesterol levels, if you start lowering the amount of fat in your food (less oil, less sweets, less red meat) and combine it with physical activity you can lower your triglycerides level, especially if you are already on medications.
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