7 Practical Tips to Lower Triglycerides with Functional Nutrition

High triglycerides are not your destiny. They’re your body’s way of waving a red flag, asking for help. Thankfully, with the right support and a little detective work, you can bring those numbers down and feel more vibrant in the process.

From my years in clinical practice, I’ve learned that triglycerides respond beautifully to functional nutrition strategies that nourish your body from the inside out. Let’s look at seven of my go-to recommendations.

Disclaimer:
The stories and personal experiences shared in this post are intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. They reflect real-life situations, but names and certain details may be changed to protect privacy. These narratives are not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medications or health routine.

1. Balance Your Blood Sugar First

Your triglycerides love to party when your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster. Every time your body gets a sugar surge, it stores the extra glucose as triglycerides in the liver.

Try this:

• Combine protein, healthy fat, and fiber at every meal.

• Swap white rice for quinoa, white bread for sprouted grain, and fruit juice for whole fruit.

Real-life: Maria swapped her morning muffin for scrambled eggs, avocado, and spinach—and her mid-morning crashes disappeared within a week!

2. Support Your Liver Detox Pathways

When the liver is bogged down from alcohol, medication, or environmental toxins, it doesn’t process fat efficiently—hello, triglyceride traffic jam.

Try this:

• Increase leafy greens like dandelion, beet greens, and arugula.

• Drink warm lemon water in the morning.

• Consider milk thistle or NAC (check with your practitioner first!).

Real-life: After adding a daily green smoothie with kale, lemon, and flaxseed, Marcus saw his triglycerides drop by 60 points in 90 days.