And just as cholesterol is needed to protect nerves and build strong cells and hormones, triglycerides are necessary for producing your body's energy. But that doesn't mean they're always beneficial. On the contrary, when triglycerides get too high, you increase your risk of heart disease, because there's too much fat in your blood. If you're wondering whether your triglyceride level is too high, your doctor can tell you. Gobble up garlic .
Studies show that eating as little as one clove a day can lower triglyceride production.
And the more you eat, the better the effect. What garlic does is lower production of triglycerides as well as reduce their release from the liver into the blood. It doesn't even matter. Any garlic is good garlic . Feed on fish.