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How can my LDL cholesterol be above norm, but my triglycerides are only at 56? Shouldn’t they work together?
Question : How can my LDL cholesterol be above norm, but my triglycerides are only at 56? Shouldn’t they work together?
Hello! My LDL cholesterol is 123, which is in the “Near Optimal” Range (100 is Optimal), but my triglycerides are pretty low at only 56. Shouldn’t those two things work in the same direction, like both high or both low? I eat all kinds of food, but I don’t eat a lot, I’m pretty slim.
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Answer by bledi d
Actually they both are two types of different fat.
LDL is a lipoprotein which transports cholesterol into your blood stream, since cholesterol is a fat and cannot dissolve in blood. It is called the “bad” cholesterol, since it carries cholesterol to your body cells. If it is at high levels, then you have high risk for atherosclerosis disease.
Meanwhile triglycerides are another type of fat, with different formula from cholesterol. Its blood levels depend on the diet you’re following. While, LDL cholesterol levels depend either your diet and your body synthesis.
More details http://www.cholesterol-hdl-ldl.com/what-is-ldl-cholesterol.html
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#3 written by LisaNelsonRD 1 year ago
Hi Dre,
Here are the recommendations of the American Heart Association:
Total cholesterol less than 200
HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60
LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100
Triglycerides less than 150Different factors influence LDL and triglycerides. Triglycerides are strongly impacted by alcohol and sugar in your diet, while LDL is influenced more by saturated and trans fats. So, it is possible for one to be elevated and the other to be within normal.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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LDL cholesterol and triglycerides do not necessarily correlate with one another, because they are controlled by completely different mechanisms. Diet is only one factor in high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. There are several enzymes in the body that also regulate the levels of LDL and triglycerides. In my experience, usually when the LDL is elevated so is the triglycerides, but it is not necessarily the case. Poor dietary habits such as excess saturated fats can contribute to the elevation of high LDL and triglycerides, but remember there are other things regulating their levels.
The goal LDL cholesterol is dependent on your risk factors for heart disease and is a little complicated. I do not know if you have any or not. If you do not have any, then your goal LDL is less than 160. Therefore your LDL would be absolutely perfect. If you have two or more risk factors for heart disease then your goal LDL is less than 130. An LDL goal of is recommended for people with multiple risk factors for heart disease or if they have known heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or history of stroke. If someone is very high risk for heart disease, then the goal LDL would be less than 70. An example would be someone with diabetes and known heart disease. I do not know your risk factors so I cannot comment on this. A triglyceride value of is actually very good. Good luck.