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Q: What is the normal range for good triglyceride levels? if LDL is "high" (187) and Triglycerides are at 110 should changing diet include reducing alcohol comsumption?

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9/13/10 5:40pm

Hi Lynn,

 

Here are the American Heart Association recommendations:

 

Total cholesterol less than 200
HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60
LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100
Triglycerides less than 150

 

Here is a post discussing steps you may take to lower triglycerides:

 

Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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By Lynn— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 09/12/10