My Triglycerides value 288 mg/dl. Give suggestions. Is it normal, require any medicines. Please give report.

Question

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. High levels of triglycerides may raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women. A person's triglyceride levels are measured with a blood test along with testing cholesterol levels in the blood. Normal triglycerides are below 150. Limit your intake of fatty red meat, poultry skin, butter, lard, high-fat dairy products and shellfish. Medication shown to lower triglycerides, such as fibrates, niacin, omega-3s (a prescription form called Lovaza is approved for lowering triglycerides) or statins.

Sajeev Kumar · Accepted Answer

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. High levels of triglycerides may raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women. A person's triglyceride levels are measured with a blood test along with testing cholesterol levels in the blood. Normal triglycerides are below 150. Limit your intake of fatty red meat, poultry skin, butter, lard, high-fat dairy products and shellfish. Medication shown to lower triglycerides, such as fibrates, niacin, omega-3s (a prescription form called Lovaza is approved for lowering triglycerides) or statins.