Dietitians highlight bran cereal as a choice for lowering triglycerides

A bowl of low-sugar bran cereal could be a useful breakfast choice for people trying to lower their triglycerides, according to dietitians cited by N1 Serbia.

Bran provides fiber, supports gut health and contains little added sugar. The article says bran cereals may provide five to 10 grams of fiber per serving or more. Gut bacteria ferment that fiber into short-chain fatty acids, which can affect lipid metabolism and may help lower triglyceride levels.

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The type and quality of carbohydrates matter, with foods rich in fiber and with a low glycemic index having a greater effect on reducing triglyceride levels.

The broader dietary advice includes avoiding alcohol and eating more non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds and lean sources of protein. People are also advised to limit sugary drinks, sweets, foods high in saturated fat and other sources of added sugar.

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Gut bacteria ferment fiber, creating short-chain fatty acids that can affect lipid metabolism and have a beneficial effect on triglyceride levels.

The article says triglyceride levels can fall by as much as 70 percent, depending on starting levels and dietary changes, with substantial improvement possible within six weeks or less. Dietitian Amy Braunstein said the type and quality of carbohydrates matter, with high-fiber, low-glycemic foods having a greater effect on triglycerides.

Reducing added sugar may begin lowering triglycerides within weeks, dietitian Caroline said. Replacing sweetened cereal or refined-carbohydrate breakfasts such as pancakes with low-sugar bran cereal can sharply reduce daily added-sugar intake.

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Reducing added sugar can begin lowering triglycerides within a few weeks.