What could cause my high triglyceride level? (over 600)?

Question

i've read several things over the net, so read this first before you give me the typical answers i've seen...

i exercise more than most ppl. at least 3 hrs per day - 7 days a week. and my diet is fairly healthy - compared to 'the norm' or most people i know at any rate. non-smoker or any other type of drugs. neg for diabetes. rarely drink.
i'm 28, a big guy (i box), 6'1, 280 lbs - even though im i pretty good shape, i am slightly overweight, but again - my size and lifestyle are in much better condition that the more 'healthy' people i know.

i AM currently seeking medical attention/diagnosis for this, just thought i would bounce this off you guys to see if anybody has any thoughts....

thanks!

Answer 1

When you get the medical attention, and you should right away, you might find that it has something to do with your cholesterol. I know you said you eat fairly sensibly but you still might have to be on medication to correct this. Please, don't put off seeing the doctor though. 600 is really high. Good luck!

Answer 2

Well, the first thing I would rule out is you eating before the tests. If that's not a fasting level it may just reflect the last hamburger you just ate.
If that value is taken in a fasting state and repeatable, then there are several reasons for it, but I would want to know if anybody else in your family has had a similar problem, there are several inherited metabolic conditions that can cause different elements of lipids in the blood to be elevated.
Failing that, I don't have enough information to hazard another guess, but I think you're on the right track seeking medical help for it.

Answer 3

Like cholesterol, triglycerides can be manufactured in the liver. So either you're eating too much fatty stuff, or your drinking too much alcohol (and amounts are relative), or most likely your liver is genetically programmed to make it - and it is making too much. Typically, medications like Tricor or Lopid may need to be used. But make sure your diet is clean (low fat and alcohol). If it's genetic, it typically gets slowly worse over time.Typically, your parents or siblings will have similar problems and may have late onset diabetes too. Google "Metabolic Syndrome." Eventually, my website will have good info, but it's not yet constructed.

Answer 4

too much fat in your diet could be the contributing factor. also genetics can play a role. It's good that you are under dr's treatment. Stay with his advice and you'll be just fine.

Answer 5

try having your thyroid checked, finding out this level helped my husbands drs help his issues and his was over 1000 to start with now with a combination of heart meds and a very very strong dose of thyroid meds his triglicerides are 475