Triglycerides
A type of blood fat that stores unused calories — elevated levels are linked to heart and metabolic risk.
This is educational information, not a diagnosis. Only a doctor reviewing your full report and history can properly interpret your result.
What It Is
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the bloodstream, formed from calories your body doesn't use immediately. They're usually measured as part of a lipid profile rather than alone.
Why It Matters
High triglycerides are linked to cardiovascular risk and, at very high levels, pancreas-related complications, and often rise alongside insulin resistance and fatty liver.
Typical Reference Range
A commonly cited favourable range is under roughly 150 mg/dL, with higher bands used to describe borderline-high, high, and very high levels, though this always needs to be read alongside the rest of the lipid profile.
What Can Affect Your Results
- Refined carbohydrate and sugar intake
- Alcohol consumption
- Body weight and insulin resistance
- Certain medications
- Whether the test was taken while genuinely fasting
When It's Typically Checked
Triglycerides are measured as part of a standard lipid profile during routine screening or cardiovascular risk assessment.
Related Tests
Medical Disclaimer
This page is provided for general educational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, or interpret your individual results. Reference ranges vary between laboratories and testing methods, and a result outside a ‘typical’ range does not necessarily indicate a health problem, just as a result inside it doesn’t rule one out. Only a qualified physician reviewing your complete health picture can properly interpret your lab results — please discuss your reports with Dr Naturals or your treating doctor rather than relying on this page alone.