Wednesday, August 04, 2010
But the fact remains: While triglycerides may not predict heightened cardiovascular risk independently, the cluster of high triglycerides, low HDL, and small LDL particles is indeed associated with up to several-fold increased risk for heart disease.
So any increase in triglycerides of 60 mg/dl or greater suggests that you are forming small LDL particles, the Odd Couple. But unlike Felix and Oscar's bickering that made for good comedy, triglycerides and small LDL collaborate in leading us to atherosclerosis and heart disease. It's a performance you should avoid.
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