Question

What happens when triglycerides are high at very young age?

Answer 1

Regardless of the cause, having very high triglycerides has been linked to a higher chance of developing heart disease and having a heart attack or stroke. While research is still underway to uncover the exact relationship between triglycerides and cardiovascular disease, we know that very high levels tend to cluster with other risk factors including being obese, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Studies find that very high triglycerides often occur along with:

✔️Lower levels of “good” or HDL cholesterol that help clear cholesterol from the bloodstream

✔️Smaller particles of the “bad” cholesterol that can speed up atherosclerosis

✔️Changes to the body’s ability to break down blood clots, which can increase the risk of stroke
Metabolic syndrome


Taken together, this can set the stage for serious cardiovascular problems.

Extremely high levels of triglycerides can also lead to pancreatitis, a very serious condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. This condition can cause significant pain and usually results in hospitalization.