High Triglycerides Causes, Symptoms and More
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2. Triglycerides and Cholesterol
Triglycerides are closely related to cholesterol, but they have different functions. Cholesterol's role is to form cells and build certain hormones and vitamins. Triglycerides store unused calories and provide energy. The more triglycerides there are, the higher the LDL level.1‘Triglycerides: Why do they Matter?’ Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/triglycerides/art-20048186.
Normal total cholesterol is considered to be under 100 milligrams per deciliter. Levels of triglycerides under 150 mg per dL are considered normal. Borderline high is 150 to 199, high is 200 to 499 and very high is 500 plus.1‘Triglycerides: Why do they Matter?’ Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/triglycerides/art-20048186.
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