You have high triglycerides!  I am sure some of us have heard that statement from our physician.  How do you correct it?

About 1/3 of American's have been diagnosed with high triglycerides.  The causes range from inherited qualities to poor dietary choices.  Physicians have traditionally steered their patients toward prescription remedies combined with a diet or exercise plan.  Truth is, many of us don't follow the diet and exercise plan suggested.  We reach for the quick fix and hope it goes away.

There are some excellent dietary supplement at your pharmacy counter that are extremely effective in combatting high triglycerides.  What you want to look for are products with pure pharmeceutical grade, high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids.

Recent clinical studies have demonstrated that individuals at risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) benefit from consuming omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3FA) - DHA and EPA.  DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are found mainly in marine foods, particulary cold water fish like salmon, sardines and herring. It is also found in varying amounts in algae.  However, we cannot on a regular basis consume this sea life due to many factors, such as high levels of mercury.

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in many foods we consume everyday.  The key is the amount each food contains and how it relates to the recommended daily allowance by the American Heart Association (AHA).  Omega-3 is found in anything from eggs, to baby formula to pet food.  What most people don't know is that a company can make a claim to have omega-3 fatty acids on their label by just having a trace of it in their products.  This amount is not helpful to anyone with a heart condition.

Physicians also recommend taking fish oil.  There are a variety of fish oil brands on the market.  It is an affordable option in dietary supplements.  In comparison to taking a highly concentrated omega-3, consuming fish oil is like eating an entire stick of butter.  It is generally high in fat and offers very little to the human body.

Recently, I tried Ocean Blue® Professional Omega-3 2100™ manufactured by Sancilio and Company in Riviera Beach, Florida.  I had consumed fish oil in the past.  I read some of the studies done with this product and found after taking it for six weeks (not religiously), that my triglycerides had dropped 40 points! It also has been great for my nails and hair.  I compared their label to some similar products on the market like MegaRed.  There is no comparison.  The supplement facts speak for themselves. 

So if you are trying an affordable option to lowering your high triglycerides, shop around.  Your local pharmacy should have this product to offer you instead of the more expensive prescription brands.