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09/16/09 06:01 PM

"Can triglycerides be too low?"
Asked By: goldensun  
Category: Prediabetes

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My triglycerides were 49 at my last blood test.

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09/23/09 03:21 PM

Hello GoldenSun: Thanks for asking dLife.
This low triglyceride level, under the circumstance of 'good' health, is a great number, considering the recommended for Tgs and diabetes "to be less than 150 mg/dl" and ">35 for women and >40 for men" is the normal recommended range.

You're good!

Triglycerides are a component to every body's cell. Excess triglycerides or blood fats are linked to the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Triglycerides represent only one of the lipid factors in the development of CVD. Excess high is not good and I do not believe excessive low is good, as well. Triglycerides are synthesized by the liver, made from dietary fats and oils. Generally, ~30% of our calories should/can come from a variety of fat sources. America Heart Association suggest of that 30%, 10% come from hard fats, 10% soft or poly unsaturated fats, (salad dressings, margarines) and the remaining 10% monosaturated fats, (olive oil, peanut oil, some others). Fat or these free fatty acids (FFA), triglycerides or triacylglycerols make up structural body components. Fat stored as adipose tissues, (we all have some storage spots, regardless of how lean) is an excellent source of energy, 9 calories per gram vs. carbs at 4 and proteins as 4. The body's main source of energy comes in the form of these FFA. Once you exceed areas of the body's dietary needs, the excesses, (protein and carbohydrate) are converted and stored in this adipose tissue. Depending on the status of metabolism, 2/3s of the body's fuel source can be Tgs. Fat is what spared protein for tissue processes and maintenance. While fat intake can be perceived as the 'bad' guy, it does serve several functions, (incorporated into hormones, provides a vehicle of absorption transport of fat soluble vitamins, aids in palatability of foods, and satiety, and aids in the protection of body organs).
Continue to be your best: ABCs of Diabetes. Regards Sue

Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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