Lesser known factors, such as how much you sleep, how much alcohol you drink, and even your stress level, can also affect triglyceride levels. There’s not enough evidence to call these direct causes of high triglycerides, says Andrew Freeman, MD, a cardiologist at National Jewish Health in Denver, but they are key players. “When you have high triglycerides, there tend to be other lifestyle factors,” he says.
“Poor diet and exercise, stress, and not sleeping well all take a toll on cardiovascular health, but they are seldom recognized.” No matter the cause, doctors can work with you to reduce your levels, says Douglas Jacoby, MD, a cardiologist with Penn Medicine in Philadelphia.
Here, find out about six possible causes of high triglyceride levels in the blood.
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