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There are many different causes of high triglycerides, but diet alone does not seem to be one of them. The reason is simple: our bodies depend on eating to keep our blood triglycerides at a healthy level. After a meal, over 90% of the TGs in our bloodstream are supposed to come from food. However, when we practice poor eating habits and develop health problems along the way, these health problems, together with our low-quality diet, are enough to make our blood TG levels excessive. Obesity, insulin resistance, excessive intake of alcohol, poorly controlled type 2 Diabetes, hypothyroid disease, and kidney disease all place us at risk of high triglycerides-especially when accompanied by a low-quality diet.
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What exactly is the range for high triglycerides?
The range for high triglycerides is 200-499. Borderline-high triglycerides can be anywhere from 150 to 199, so your 'severity' depends on how far you are into that bracket.
Why are high triglycerides levels a bad thing?
High triglycerides are bad because they increase the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides are a type of lipid found in fats and are the part of fats that are harmful to your body
What is does it mean when your triglycerides are high?
Triglycerides are a type of fat in your body used for energy. You need some for good health, but a high amount puts you at risk for heart disease. A high triglyceride level is normally above 200.
What is too high for triglycerides and what are tryiglycerides?
Triglycerides are fat particles in your bloodstream that can be very harmful to your health. Levels above 200 mg/dL are considered to high and levels below 150 are considered normal.
Is 230 mg of triglycerides high?
Yes it is high. Keep it below 150. Reduce fatty food.
