Causes of High Triglcerides

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Causes of High Triglycerides? Causes of high triglerides is a common misspelling of causes of high triglycerides.

While doctors and scientists do not know the specific causes of high triglycerides, they do know certain factors that can increase a person's risk of developing the condition. These risk factors include excessive alcohol use, being obese or overweight, a very high carbohydrate diet, and physical inactivity. However, inadequate fasting is probably the most common cause of high triglycerides because triglycerides in the blood increase following meals and can remain increased for up to 10 hours.

(Click Causes of High Triglycerides to learn more about the risk factors that may increase your chances of developing high triglycerides. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on triglycerides.)