My blood tests has come back and shows high triglycerides of 4.73 mmol/L. I am very active and do not have many fats in my diet besides lunch (a tablespoon of mayonnaise on multi-grain or rye bread with unprocessed meat and a few slices of cheese daily; and a few drinks a month). I have been taking proscar for just over a year and have been using coconut butter to treat dry skin(3 months). Reading online and found that Proscar can cause an increase in triglycerides in some individuals and that eating coconut oil can increase triglycerides. Should I be cutting these out?
Hi here is your complete answer. Proscar can cause high triglyceride, but it is very rare. First step here is to change your lifestyle and diet habit. Avoid alcohol and smoking habit. Do regular 1 hour exercise or jogging early in morning or at evening.Lose your weight. Eat more fruits, green vegetables and avoid excessive fatty diet. Limit sodium and sugar in your diet. Take omega 3 fatty acid containing oil ex. Fish oil. If still triglyceride not controlled then we will start Chat Doctor. Just now stop worrying and make above lifestyle changes I have prescribed, Limit coconut oil, instead sunflower or fish oil used. Hope I have solved your query to the best. Thank you for contact Chat Doctor. Wish you best health ahead.