They found that for every copy of the variant, there was a 16 percent increase in triglyceride concentrations, so two copies increased triglyceride levels 32 percent. (health.com)
This process occurs to help your body maintain blood sugar control in the short - term, however it will likely increase triglyceride concentrations, which in turn increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. (articles.mercola.com)
A 2017 study published in Current Developments in Nutrition found that overweight or obese people who ate between 25 and 50 grams of quinoa per day for 12 weeks saw significantly lowered triglyceride concentrations and a 70 percent reduction in metabolic syndrome prevalence. (livescience.com)