Treatment of hypertriglyceridemia is by restriction of carbohydrates and fat in the diet, as well as with niacin, fibrates and statins (three classes of drugs).  Increased fish oil intake may substantially lower an individual's triglycerides..
Decrease in serum triglycerides by 20-30% (p<0.005)
Decrease in very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol by<unk> 0-40% (p<0.005)
Omacor combination with simvastatin was found to be a safe and effective in decreasing serum triglycerides in coronary heart disease
Hypertriglyceridemia omega-3 fatty acids
Hypertriglyceridemia niacin
Choline fenofibrate
Low LDL causes
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease other diagnostic studies
High LDL causes
High HDL causes
Saturated fat