- Garlic, whether added to food or taken as a supplement, is believed to lower triglyceride levels. Look for coated, odorless tablets to avoid the unwelcome "garlic breath" side effect.
- Derived from the resin of a flowering tree found in India, Guggul has been shown to reduce serum triglyceride levels. Guggul is available in supplement form, often in combination with garlic.
- Cayenne, traditionally associated with hot, spicy foods, may help reduce high triglyceride levels. Capsaisin, the ingredient that gives cayenne its heat, is a powerful circulatory stimulant.
- Ginger may help lower triglyceride levels by increasing the production of bile. Bile is necessary to digest fat. Ginger can be consumed in food or as a tincture, tea or supplement.
- Fenugreek is showing promise as a natural triglyceride lowering herb. Traditionally used as a digestive tea and food ingredient, fenugreek is now available in standardized supplement form.
- Cybarin, a compound derived from artichoke leaves, increases bile production, which helps to digest the fats that raise serum triglyceride levels. Artichoke leaf extract is typically found in supplement form.
