can shots of alcohol raise triglyceride levels
1 Substitute fish high in omega-3 fatty acids â such as mackerel and salmon â for red meat. 2  Limit how much alcohol you drink. 3  Alcohol is high in calories and sugar and has a particularly potent effect on triglycerides. 4  Even small amounts of alcohol can raise triglyceride levels.igh triglycerides are often a sign of other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke as well, including obesity and metabolic syndrome â a cluster of conditions that includes too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels.