What are good triglyceride levels?
Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150 mg/dL. Borderline high levels are 150-199 mg/dl. High levels are 200 – 499 mg/dL and very high triglyceride levels are greater than 500 mg/dL. For people with triglyceride level problems, treatment should emphasize weight reduction and exercise. Drugs may be recommended for people with very high triglyceride levels. Treatment basics for cholesterol and triglyceride problems The primary method of treating both elevated cholesterol (and triglyceride) levels is with a combination of improved diet, exercise, and weight loss. Dietary changes should include lowering total fat, saturated fat, and dietary cholesterol. The diet should also include increased starch and fiber. Physical activity should consist of at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times per week. If that doesn’t seem possible, any increase in physical activity is helpful in bringing those levels down. Patients who are obese can often significantly reduce their LDL cho
