Metabolic
Triglycerides
Unit: mg/dLID: M009
What This Test Measures
Fat in blood; marker of insulin resistance and carb metabolism
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
Conventional "Normal"
<150 mg/dLYour doctor says you're "fine" anywhere in this range
Functional Optimal
≤70 mg/dLThis is where you actually feel great
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
Triglycerides >100 signal carb intolerance and insulin resistance. Gabriel's optimal: 70 or less. High TG with low HDL = metabolic syndrome. TG/HDL ratio >2 predicts insulin resistance and heart disease better than LDL alone.
When This Test Is High
Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, high refined carb intake
When This Test Is Low
Usually not concerning; may indicate low carb intake
Related Conditions
Cardiovascular disease, fatty liver, pancreatitis (if very high)
Recommended Follow-Up
Reduce refined carbs, sugar, alcohol; check fasting insulin; increase omega-3s