Can triglycerides be too low?

bunkie · 10-22-2004, 11:06 AM

Just wondering. I have never had elevated chol. or tri. levels BUT my triglycerides has dropped quite a bit. Last year they were 100, then down to 90, last summer 50. I have no idea what they are now but optimal is 150. So can they be too low? My chol. is 160 with a low LDL and a high HDL don't remember the exact numbers. thanks!

Atkins_Nutritionist · 10-25-2004, 09:47 AM

Extremely low triglycerides levels (less than 10 mg/dL) can indicate a problem. Low levels may indicate malnutrition (not enough nutrients in the diet), malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract), a diet too low in fat, or an overactive thyroid problem. Unless your doctor is concerned about your level, I wouldn't worry.

10-22-2004, 11:06 AM	#1
bunkie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 289 Gallery: bunkie	Can triglycerides be too low? Just wondering. I have never had elevated chol. or tri. levels BUT my triglycerides has dropped quite a bit. Last year they were 100, then down to 90, last summer 50. I have no idea what they are now but optimal is 150. So can they be too low? My chol. is 160 with a low LDL and a high HDL don't remember the exact numbers. thanks!

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10-25-2004, 09:47 AM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Extremely low triglycerides levels (less than 10 mg/dL) can indicate a problem. Low levels may indicate malnutrition (not enough nutrients in the diet), malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract), a diet too low in fat, or an overactive thyroid problem. Unless your doctor is concerned about your level, I wouldn't worry.