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Can Triglycerides Be Too Low?
Risk Factors
Unhealthy cholesterol levels (low HDL, high LDL, and high triglycerides) increase the risk for heart disease and heart attack. Some risk factors for cholesterol can be controlled (diet, exercise, weight) while others cannot (age, gender, and family history).
Age and Gender
From puberty on, men tend to have lower HDL (good cholesterol) levels than women. One reason is that the female sex hormone estrogen is associated with higher HDL levels. Because of this, premenopausal women...
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From Our Experts
Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
What is a desirable level for triglycerides? It depends on who you ask. Ask those adhering to the Adult Treatment Panel (ATP-III), the... Read more »
Decrease Sugar Intake to Lower Triglycerides
Limiting sugar intake is essential if you are working to lower triglycerides . Sugar has a direct impact on triglyceride levels. Elevated... Read more »
Will the real omega-3 please stand up?
Walking the supermarket aisles, you may have noticed lately that many products are now sporting "omega-3s" on the label. Omega-3... Read more »
Triglycerides and Small LDL: The Odd Couple
Triglycerides and small LDL particles, small LDL and triglycerides: Like the Odd Couple, Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar, they come together... Read more »
Triglycerides: Why you can pinch more than an inch
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride describes this fat's chemical structure. Its... Read more »
From Our Sources
Triglyceride level
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat.Your body makes... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Treatment There are steps everyone can take to... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of... Read more »
Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them
Limit simple sugars Unlike other types of cholesterol, triglycerides are affected by sugars you eat. You need to limit foods such as soft drinks, candy, baked goods, syrup, table sugar, jelly, and honey. A high intake of fruit juice can also...
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