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Triglycerides are one of the forms of fat (lipids) stored in the body from food. Excess calories from sugar and carbohydrates are stored as triglycerides, which provide energy.
Levels
According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, the guidelines for measuring triglycerides levels in blood are: less than 150 milligrams per deciliter, normal; 150 to 199 mg/dL, borderline-high; 200 to 499 mg/dL, high; more than 500 mg/dL, very high.
Cholestrol
Triglycerides and cholesterol are different forms of blood fat. Since they can't dissolve in blood, they are carried in the blood by lipoproteins.
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertriglyceridemia is the presence of excess triglycerides in blood. Like high cholesterol levels, hypertriglyceridemia increases the risk of heart disease.
Risk Factors
Some underlying conditions can cause an increase in the levels of triglycerides in blood. These conditions include kidney disease, diabetes, obesity and alcoholism.
Recommendations
You can reduce the levels of triglycerides in your blood by exercising regularly, avoiding foods high in carbohydrates and taking medications that lower cholesterol.
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