Blood lipid index Triglyceride and dangerous complications to note

The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Head of Medical Examination - Internal Medicine Department, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

The blood lipid index Triglyceride is one of the laboratory indicators of the blood lipid test. However, not everyone clearly understands what the Triglyceride index is and the role of the blood Triglyceride index in the body and what testing this index means in diagnosing the disease. The following article will partly help explain in detail about the Triglycerides blood index and how to prevent the Triglyceride index from increasing in the blood.

Triglycerides are a form of fat that our bodies consume every day. Triglyceride is also one of the main components of animal and vegetable fats. After the body digests Triglycerides will be consumed as cellular energy as it moves through the blood vessels.
Triglycerides contain 3 fatty acids. After being taken into the body, Triglyceride will be taken to the small intestine, then broken down and combined with cholesterol to form energy.
This energy will be stored mainly in liver cells and fat cells. If the body accumulates too much Triglyceride, it will make the blood fat level of Triglyceride high and harmful to the body. Triglycerides stick to the walls of blood vessels, causing fatty plaques on the arteries, hindering blood circulation. High blood lipid index Triglyceride warns the risk of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, blood fat, fatty liver, stroke ...

Patients can determine the blood level of Triglyceride in the body through a blood test. According to the conclusions of the American Heart Association, blood triglycerides are high, low or normal, assessed according to the following 4 levels:
Normal triglycerides: less than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L). Triglyceride index at borderline high: 150 - 199 mg/dL (1.7 - 2 mmol/L). High Triglyceride Index: 200 - 499 mg/dL (2 - 6 mmol/L). Very high triglycerides: over 500 mg/dL (above 6 mmol/L).

Each person will have a different blood level of Triglyceride. When the Triglyceride index is high, it will affect the blood transport process and cause many bad effects on health.
High blood triglyceride levels will increase the risk of atherosclerosis, especially those with low levels of HDL - cholesterol or having type 2 diabetes. Fat accumulation in the walls of blood vessels for a long time will cause narrowing of the coronary arteries, causing heart attacks and strokes. If the Triglyceride index is high, often above 200 mg/dl, the patient is at risk of atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, obesity, blood fat...

High blood triglycerides is a very common condition these days. For the best health protection, it is necessary to maintain a low or normal Triglycerides index. Here are the methods to help regulate high Triglyceride index you need to keep in mind:
Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes a day. Exercise at least 5 days a week to increase good cholesterol levels in the body. Limit the use of foods rich in harmful fats such as fried foods, greasy foods, fish with red meat, animal fats, smoked meats... Limit foods with high sugar content. It is recommended to use foods with a low glycemic index such as: whole grains, legumes... Eat the most fish, which contain a lot of omega-3 such as salmon, mackerel, salmon... Stay away from alcohol and alcoholic beverages. No smoking. If you are suffering from diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, you need to have regular health check-ups to control your condition well.

To know if your blood Triglyceride level in your body is high or low, the best way is to conduct a test at reputable medical facilities. Blood lipid index Triglyceride is closely related to blood lipid disease. Therefore, to determine whether you have cholesterol or not, you need to conduct the following tests:
Test for total cholesterol: Normally, cholesterol levels in the body will be at 4-5 mmol/l. If it is higher than this standard, it means you have high cholesterol. Total Triglycerid Test: The total triglycerides in the blood will have a value of less than 2.3 mmol/l at a normal level. If it is greater than this, it is called high cholesterol. Vinmec International General Hospital currently has a Cardiovascular and Diabetic Screening Package with the following outstanding advantages:
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Articles compiled from the source: Vietnam Cardiology Association