Triglycerides are a storage form of lipid found in blood. It is measured as a reflection of fat (lipid) ingestion and metabolism , or as a part of an evaluation of coronary risk factors .
Triglycerides comprise the largest proportion of fats in the diet , in the adipose tissue and in the blood. Triglycerides move via the blood...
Description
Desirable : <150 mg/dl
Borderline high : 150 -199 mg/dl
High : 200 -499 mg/dl
Very high : >500 mg/dl
When to get Tested
Elevated Level
Associated with a higher risk for heart disease and stroke
Cirrhosis
Familial hyperlipoproteinemia (rare)
Hypothyroidism
Low protein in diets and high carbohydrates
Poorly controlled diabetes
Nephrotic syndrome
Pancreatitis
Drugs like Cholestyramine, Estrogens and Oral contraceptives, Beta blockers
Decreased Level
Malabsorption syndrome
Malnutrition
Hyperthyroidism
Low fat diet
Drugs - Ascorbic acid, Clofibrate and Colestipol
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