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What is a Triglycerides Test?
The triglycerides test is a diagnostic test used to detect high quantities of triglycerides in the blood. Animal food contains triglycerides. When we consume it, they are digested by the body to be stored in fat cells. When the body needs energy, they are broken down and digested to provide energy. However, the side effects of elevated triglyceride levels in the blood pose certain risks. Arteries get narrowed by fat plaques, leading to heart attack, peripheral artery disease, and stroke. High levels of triglycerides also cause fatty liver disease and pancreatitis. A periodic check has to be done to check the triglyceride level to keep arteries and the heart healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the triglyceride test used for?
The triglyceride test helps in detecting the level of triglycerides in the body.Â
Triglycerides are a kind of fat present in the blood. Excess of it in the bloodstream increases the side effects of atherosclerosis and other complications. So a periodic lipid profile test helps in monitoring it.
2. Understanding test results of triglyceride tests?
A simple blood test helps disclose the lipid profile of the blood and the triglycerides level.
- The normal range will be less than 150 mg/dl
- Borderline high levels are 150 mg/dl to 199 mg/dl
- The high range is 200 to 499 mg/dl. This level needs immediate medical intervention.
3. Why do I need a triglyceride test?
This test aids the doctor in knowing your risk of developing heart disease. It indicates low-density cholesterol levels in blood inflammation of the pancreas and indicates your chances of developing atherosclerosis. If you show signs of heart fatigue or chest pain, a doctor will advise you to do triglyceride profiling.
4. What happens during the triglyceride test?
A triglyceride test is performed by collecting a blood sample from veins. The blood is collected in vials and further analyzed by biochemical tests. Before taking this test, specific preparations have to be made. 9 to 14 hours of fasting must be observed before the test is conducted. You can consume water, but alcohol consumption should be avoided.
5. What does it mean when triglycerides are high?
High triglycerides in the blood increase your risk of developing hardening of the arteries and thickening of artery walls(arteriosclerosis), which increases the risk of heart attack, rise in stroke, and heart disease. Very high triglyceride levels can lead to inflammation of the pancreas.
6. What is an alarming level of triglyceride?
The levels of triglycerides in the blood that put you at risk of developing atherosclerosis are considered as high or alarming levels. Screening, through blood tests, gives a clear picture of your triglyceride levels. Greater than 200 mg/dl of triglycerides in the blood indicate immediate measures should be taken to reduce the levels
7. What food causes high triglycerides?
The diet we consume has a prominent role in deciding triglycerides levels. Some major food items which cause elevated levels of cholesterol include:
- Saturated fats
- Refined grains
- Sugary food such as cakes, pastries, candies, jams, jellies, etc., and sugary drinks
- High-calorie food
- Alcohols
- Starchy food
- Trans fats
- Fresh and canned juice
8. How can I lower my triglycerides quickly?
You can lower triglycerides mainly through changes in food habits and lifestyle. Some factors are listed below:
- Avoid excess sugar
- Consuming fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables
- Reduce animal fat intake
- Low-fat dairy products
- Use less saturated fats and opt for healthy fats
- Avoid trans fats and refined food like maida
- Reduced alcohol consumption
- Maintaining healthy weight
- Exercise
9. Can stress cause high triglycerides?
Yes, stress can cause high triglycerides. Long-term stress can cause serious problems such as high blood sugar, elevated blood cholesterol level, and blood pressure, which is due to elevated cortisol levels.Â
These factors increase the risk of developing heart disease. Stress also increases the chances of plaque formation in the arterial wall.
10. Do high triglycerides make you tired?
Yes, triglycerides make you tired. High levels of triglycerides do not always show symptoms and remain silent and later manifest as life-threatening conditions such as stroke or heart attack. The symptoms can come in the form of nausea and fatigue, which are often overlooked.
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