DAVE MONTGOMERY, MD: Triglycerides are the fats that swim around in our body. We use those fats in normal amounts for fuel, for energy. We also use them to make hormones and to build cells.

Diet can play a significant role in triglyceride levels and help to reduce overall cardiac disease risk. Aim to avoid saturated fats and increase consumption of monosaturated and polyunsaturated ...

Among the best ways to reduce triglycerides is to replace saturated fats like butter, ghee, shortening, lard, or margarine with MUFA-rich oils like canola oil, rice bran, and soybean oil.