Triglyceride index reference value

Triglycerides are components of lipids, and their composition is relatively complex. In addition to triglycerides, there are also some substances such as fatty acids, cholesterol and phospholipids. It is also a relatively important reference value in medical examinations. If the reference value of triglyceride indicators is abnormal, it may induce some cardiovascular diseases. In addition, triglyceride indicators are affected by many factors, such as diet, age and other aspects. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Triglyceride index reference value

The normal reference value of serum triglycerides is 0.45~1.69mmol/L. According to the classification standards of the 2007 "Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Chinese Adults", fasting (12-hour fasting) triglycerides below 1.70 mmol/L are appropriate levels; 1.70-2.25 mmol/L are marginally elevated; ≥2.26 mmol/L are elevated.

Clinical significance

1. Increased: Triglycerides are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Serum triglyceride levels are affected by age, gender, and diet. Elevated serum triglycerides can be seen in familial hypertriglyceridemia, a high triglyceride diet, and secondary to certain diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, and pancreatitis, atherosclerosis, glycogen storage disease, etc.

2. Decreased: seen in hyperthyroidism, decreased adrenal cortex function, severe liver dysfunction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cerebral infarction, malnutrition, congenital α-β lipoproteinemia, etc.

Prevention

For patients with hypertriglyceridemia due to clear reasons, treatment should be targeted at the cause. Improve your lifestyle first, rather than taking oral medication first. Usually, after a period of diet control and increased exercise, triglyceride levels can be reduced to normal levels in most patients. Those with severely elevated triglycerides (≥5.65 mmol/L) should first take medication for prevention and treatment.