In this text, we will talk about the triglycerides and their normal range, but we will also see what can be done if this level is not normal. The three fatty acids esterify the molecule called glycerol. This is done by the glycerides that are actually triglycerides. Animal fats and vegetable fats are where these triglycerides can be found. Metabolism, fat transportation and energy resources are affected by the chylomicrons and lipoprotein, which have triglycerides in their content. Proteins and carbohydrates have the energy in them, but these molecules have twice the amount. There are conditions like hypertriglyceridemia, which can occur if the triglycerides level in the blood becomes increased, and which can lead to a heart attack, stroke and other heart problems.
The level of triglycerides cannot say if you are healthy or not, since normal level of triglycerides may be present along with an illness. The levels usually vary but there is a general level range considered to be normal. The level of triglycerides is expressed in mg/dl and level smaller than 150 is considered to be normal. Borderline is somewhere between 150 and 199, while high level goes from 200 to 499 mg/dl. Very dangerous and highly risk are levels above 500 mg/dl. The bad cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein or LDL, and the good cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein or HDL, are two types of the cholesterol. Heart conditions chances are high among those who experience HDL level decrease and triglyceride level rise. Heart attacks are very possible among those who have level from 100 to 150 mg/dl.
Many diseases, among which are heart diseases, are related to the triglycerides level increase. This is a very big risk factor also known by the name hypertriglyceridemia. Arteriosclerosis can be crated due to the increased level of triglycerides, and in this case, the blood vessel's inner surface is a location where fatty plaques are created. The blood vessel's lumen then becomes narrowed and this creates hypoxic and ischemic problems in the human body, which can lead to the coronary artery disease and heart attack.
Lowering the Level
The change of the lifestyle and a proper diet are steps by which this condition can be eliminated. The fats and carbohydrates taken from the food have to be reduced. The level of triglycerides can be reduced with the help of some supplements, such as statins, fibrates and niacin. The very popular supplement among these three is niacin. Be careful not to reduce the level of triglycerides but if that happens, exercises and a proper diet can reduce the increased level.