High triglycerides are becoming increasingly common among Indians. Yet, many people still believe that eating too much fat is the main reason their triglyceride levels are high. The truth is quite different. In most cases, excess sugar, refined carbohydrates, sedentary lifestyle, and insulin resistance play a much bigger role than dietary fat alone. Your liver converts excess sugar into triglycerides, which then circulate in your bloodstream. If left unmanaged, high triglycer