Taming high triglycerides without fish oil?
Ask the doctor
Levels above 500 mg/dL (and especially above 1,000 mg/dL) can cause inflammation of the pancreas. This serious condition, called pancreatitis, is marked by abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Severe cases may lead to bleeding, infection, and organ damage. Because of this risk, doctors treat very high triglycerides with medication.
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