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Triglycerides

Lipid Unit: mg/dL

Elevated levels indicate metabolic dysfunction

Also known as: TG,Triglyceride

Reference Ranges

Clinical Reference 0.0 – 150.0 mg/dL

Optimal Range 50.0 – 100.0 mg/dL

Critical Range > 500.0 mg/dL

Fasting required; <150 normal

Related Conditions

Cardiovascular Disease High

Metabolic Syndrome High

Diabetes High

Food & Lifestyle Recommendations

🍎 Food Dramatically reduce refined carbs, sugar, and alcohol; increase omega-3 rich fish (salmon, sardines) Sugar and alcohol are primary dietary drivers of elevated triglycerides

🍎 Food Avoid fructose (soda, fruit juice) — it raises triglycerides more than other sugars Fructose is metabolized directly to triglycerides in the liver

🏃 Exercise Regular aerobic exercise reduces triglycerides by 15-30% Exercise effect on TG is stronger than on LDL or HDL

Evidence-Backed Supplements

When High

Omega 3 Tier A May Decrease

Strong evidence; FDA-approved for hypertriglyceridemia

Fish oil (EPA+DHA) 1000–2000 mg EPA+DHA/day With meals

PMID 30019766 PMID 32114706 PMID 30480773
Berberine Tier A May Decrease WESTERN

Significant TG reduction in meta-analyses

Berberine HCl 500 mg 2–3x/day With meals

PMID 30466986 PMID 35623810 PMID 36805484
Omega 3 Tier A Reduces Triglyceride Synthesis

EPA+DHA 2-4g/day reduces triglycerides 25-30%; strongest evidence for any supplement-lipid effect

Fish oil (EPA+DHA) 1000–2000 mg EPA+DHA/day With meals

PMID 30019766 PMID 32114706 PMID 30480773

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Could my high triglycerides be related to insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome? Elevated TG is a hallmark of metabolic syndrome

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