Trying to lower my cholesterol and triglycerides

Posted by garcia01 @garcia01, Jun 12 7:29am

I’m trying to find a supplement to help lower my triglycerides without taking and prescribed medication. Fish oil give my bad heart flutters.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 12 8:04am

@garcia01, There is another discussion on the topic that might be helpful:
-- Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/durable-heart-medication-reviews/

mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | 6 days ago

Given the importance of low cholesterol and low triglycerides to heart health, why would you seek to avoid proven medical solutions?

An example of dangerous self medication may be as you stated ... you started taking fish oil supplements and have heart flutters ... was this confirmed by a PCP or cardiologist?

airhart42 | @airhart42 | 3 days ago

Why? Read the latest info about taking those.

Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | 3 days ago

Hi @garcia01 .
Even though I am not a medical professional I like to listen to a CME (continuing medical education) podcast by Mayo Clinic Cardiology. They put one out June 3, 2025 about “supplements for cardiovascular prevention”. I like this because it gives me some insight into where my providers perspective may be coming from, then I can have a better conversation with them.

You will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the June 3 episode: https://cveducation.mayo.edu/store/pages/podcasts

@johnbishop, looping you in to know I posted here. Maybe I should have made this comment on the discussion link you provided above.