Thread by @bensmithlive

High triglycerides are a silent killer.

Doctors push “low-fat” diets as a solution—but they often make triglycerides worse. Why?

Because fat was never the problem.

The real cause of HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES—and 9 SIMPLE steps to fix them: 🧵

First, let's understand the danger:

Triglycerides above 150 mg/dL significantly increase your risk of heart attack, heart disease, and stroke.

Above 500 mg/dL, you're at risk of fatal pancreatitis.

If you have high triglycerides, you need to act now ↓

Many doctors will tell you high triglycerides are "genetic" (Famililal Hypertriglyceridemia) and you're stuck with them forever.

While genetics play a small role in predisposition, this is fundamentally FALSE.

Your body wants to heal. You just have to let it.

Pay attention now:

EATING FAT DOES NOT CAUSE HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES

Let that sink in.

What actually causes high triglycerides?

Eating too many carbohydrates—especially processed ones. This single misconception has destroyed millions of lives.

Before we get practical, understand this:

Your liver is central to triglyceride metabolism. Liver impairment could be a main driver of high triglycerides (especially if you have a history of alcohol consumption)

Supporting liver function is your first priority.

Then ↓

Step 1: Reduce total carbohydrates.

For many people, simply cutting out processed carbs (cookies, cereals, pastries) normalises triglycerides within weeks.

Others need to get under 100g total carbs daily. Some need to go below 50g daily to see results.

Find your threshold.

Step 2: Eliminate fructose.

Fructose directly raises triglycerides. The research is conclusive.

Start by cutting out:
• High-fructose corn syrup
• Sodas and sweetened drinks
• Fruit juices
• All sweetened beverages

Your liver will thank you.

Fruit juices are metabolic poison for people with high triglycerides.

That "healthy" orange juice has more fructose than a Coca-Cola.

Yes, you’ve read that right.

Step 3: Replace carbs with healthy fats.

Remember: Fat doesn't raise triglycerides. Carbs do.

Focus on:
• Grass-fed animal fats
• Olive oil
• Avocados
• Coconut oil
• Omega-3-rich seafood

This actually IMPROVES your lipid profile. Counterintuitive but true.

Step 4: Address alcohol consumption.

For some, reducing to 1-2 drinks daily is enough.

For others, complete abstinence is necessary.

Alcohol directly interferes with your liver's ability to process triglycerides.

Is that drink worth risking your life? Choose wisely.

Step 5: Implement daily fasting.

A strict 14-hour daily fasting window is essential.

No snacking outside your eating window.

This gives your liver time to clear triglycerides from the bloodstream instead of constantly processing incoming food.

Metabolism needs rest periods.

Step 6: Move your body daily.

Exercise depletes muscle glycogen and activates lipoprotein lipase, which clears triglycerides from the blood.

Daily walking + dedicated exercise sessions.

Add 3 weekly sauna sessions for detoxification and metabolic benefits.

Step 7: Potential supplement protocol

Here's the supplement protocol we use with a client (with doctor supervision):

• NAC (600mg daily)
• Glycine (1g, 3x daily)
• L-carnitine (500mg, 3x daily)
• Berberine (500mg, 3x daily)
• Alpha-lipoic acid (500mg daily)

Step 8: Realign your circadian rhythms.

This is massively underrated:

• Get morning sunlight daily
• Maximise UV exposure when possible
• Consider red light therapy for mitochondrial support
• Maintain consistent sleep/wake times

Light is metabolic medicine!

Step 9: Ray Peat's carrot salad

Raw carrots contain unique fibers that bind endotoxins in the gut, reducing their reabsorption and easing liver burden.

One grated carrot with coconut oil and vinegar daily works wonders.

Remember: It's not your fault if you have high triglycerides.

Our food environment is designed to elevate them with processed carbs, fruit juices, alcohol, and constant eating patterns.

But it is your responsibility to fix them.

Your life depends on it.

P.S.

In recent months, we've helped people reverse seemingly "permanent" health conditions.

They came to us feeling defeated, having tried everything conventional medicine offered. 3-6 months of working with us—they healed.

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