Article Summary

Desirable Values for Blood Triglyceride Levels

by The DiagnosisHeart.com Physician Team
Posted: February 14, 2003

Summary:
These are the desirable values for blood triglyceride levels:

Triglycerides

Less than 150 for healthy individuals

Less than 100 for those with risk factors of heart disease

Risk for the development of heart disease is slightly increased if your triglyceride level is between 150 and 200.

Risk for heart disease is "high" if your triglyceride level exceeds 200 and "very high" if it is above 300.

For additional information, contact your primary care physician or cardiovascular specialist.

Reference:
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Diagnosisheart.com

Date of Article Publication:
2003, February

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