Having low triglycerides is usually a good sign, as ideal values should be below 150 mg / dL. Values between 200-499 mg / dL are considered high and above 500 mg / dL are considered to be very high. Therefore, it is good that triglycerides are low, since high levels increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
However, if the triglycerides are very low, ie below 35 ml / dL, it may be a sign of changes in the thyroid or hormonal disorders. Other possible causes for such low values include excessive exercise, poor diet (very low calorie diet, malnutrition), inadequate absorption of nutrients, and more.
Triglycerides are fats ingested through food, but can also be produced by our body. Triglycerides are used to store energy, being used by the body when necessary.
However, when this source of energy is not used due to lack of physical activity, triglyceride levels in the blood rise and they begin to accumulate in the wall of the arteries, which increases the risk of heart attack.
Therefore, the treatment to lower the triglycerides consists mainly of diet, exercise and weight loss. The goal is to increase the energy expenditure of the body and reduce caloric intake, causing the body to use fat reserves as a source of energy.
Therefore, very low levels of triglycerides may be a sign that the body has not received enough energy to properly perform its functions, which can put health at risk.
Consult an endocrinologist to identify the cause of low triglycerides and receive advice on the most appropriate treatment.
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