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Recently bloodwork showed my triglycerides to be 154 despite very good cholesterol numbers. is this at all worrisome?

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Almost normal: Nothing to worry about right now. Normal upper limit is 150 and i don't normally worry unless they are above 300. Given they are borderline, you may want to watch your weight, increase exercise and get them rechecked in a year to make sure they stay controlled. Hope this helps.

Answered 7/18/2013

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