General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
According to cardiology guidelines, the target is for the triglyceride level in the blood to be below 150 mg/dL. Values over 200 mg/dL are considered high, and 500 mg/dL and above are considered "very high," requiring urgent dietary and medication intervention.
This type of fat responds directly and rapidly to nutrition. Cutting out simple sugars (sweets, pastries), fruit juices, and alcohol, losing weight, consuming Omega-3s (fish), and walking regularly are the fastest methods to lower triglycerides.
Triglycerides are instantly affected by even the smallest bite of food you eat and remain high in the blood for hours. For an accurate measurement, a complete and strict fast of 10 to 12 hours (only water is allowed) is mandatory before giving blood.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
