Can patients with high triglycerides drink yogurt?

Generally speaking, patients with high triglycerides can drink yogurt, but they should control the amount consumed in a reasonable manner.

Yogurt is rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, and B vitamins, which help maintain overall health. The lactic acid bacteria in yogurt can help improve the balance of the intestinal microecology and promote the absorption and utilization of nutrients, potentially helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases to some extent. Additionally, yogurt contains relatively low fat, especially low-fat or fat-free varieties, which are suitable for patients with hypertriglyceridemia. However, consumption should be moderate to avoid excessive intake that could lead to weight gain and interfere with lipid level regulation.

Moreover, some commercially available yogurt products may contain significant added sugars, excessive intake of which can increase energy consumption and be detrimental to the control of blood glucose and lipids. Therefore, patients with elevated triglycerides are advised to choose low-fat or fat-free yogurt to avoid excessive intake of fat and sugar, which could worsen abnormal lipid levels.

In daily life, patients with high triglycerides should follow medical guidance for treatment and simultaneously adopt other lifestyle modifications to collectively promote stable and healthy lipid levels.