Regular physical exercise
High intake of vitamin C
Exposure to sunlight
Family history of thalassemia
Elevated blood glucose levels do not promote the breakdown of triglycerides; in fact, insulin resistance inhibits the activity of lipoprotein lipase. This enzyme is responsible for clearing triglycerides from the bloodstream into the tissues for storage or energy use. When glucose is high and insulin is ineffective, triglycerides tend to accumulate in the plasma, leading to hypertriglyceridemia.