TRIG
Lipids

Triglycerides

also known as Trig

NORMAL_RANGE
< 150 mg/dL
UNIT
mg/dL

/WHAT_IT_IS

Triglycerides are fats stored in fat cells and circulated in blood. High triglycerides correlate strongly with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

/NORMAL_RANGE

Optimal: <100 mg/dL. Normal: <150. High: 200–499. Very high: ≥500.

What does high Trig mean?

  • +High-carb / high-sugar diet, alcohol, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism.

What does low Trig mean?

  • +Low-fat diet, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism.

/ON_TRT

TRT modestly lowers triglycerides on average. If your trigs are rising on TRT, focus on the upstream metabolic driver — refined carbs, alcohol, sleep, weight.

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/TRACK_THIS

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-04 · MyTRT does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician.