The difference between triglycerides and cholesterol
Triglycerides are defined as the type of blood fat that is used for energy. On the other hand, cholesterol is a fatty, wax kind of matter produced by your liver. Cholesterol is used by the body to build cells, vitamins and hormones. The levels of triglyceride and cholesterol are important health markers. Monitoring their levels can help you keep them in a healthy range and prevent many diseases.
Triglycerides ranges
Normal: less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline: between 151–199 mg/dL
High: more than 200 mg/dL
Very high: more than 500 mg/dL
High levels of triglyceride can be a sign of other health conditions and as well as increase the risk of some diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and inflammation of pancreas.
Cholesterol ranges
Normal: 199 mg/dL or less
Borderline: between 200–239 mg/dL
High: more than 240 mg/dL
High cholesterol in the blood can put you at risk of a heart attack and other heart diseases. Cholesterol build up in the arteries can cause atherosclerosis - the formation of plaques which can restrict the flow of blood.
Effect of combined levels of triglyceride and cholesterol
The combination of high or low cholesterol with high triglycerides levels is a cause for concern. It can result in fatty build up in your arteries that can in turn increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
How to prevent diseases due to irregular triglyceride and cholesterol levels
Your food, exercise and complete lifestyle habits play a significant role in maintaining your triglyceride and cholesterol levels. High or low levels of cholesterol or triglycerides, or a combination of both indicate health disorders. It can put you at risk of cardiovascular disease and other health conditions.
Regular full body health checkups are important for analyzing, assessing and identifying the changes in your triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Health screenings also identify other underlying health conditions that may have arisen due to the improper levels of triglyceride and cholesterol.
Get your full body health checkup done now and modify your lifestyle to prevent the health conditions you are at high risk.
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