Understanding your labs
Triglycerides 500: What It Means and How to Improve It
If your Triglycerides came back at 500, you're probably wondering how serious it is — and what you can realistically do about it.
Your Triglycerides level
Very High
Speak with your doctor. This level increases cardiovascular risk.
How Triglycerides Levels Are Categorized
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | Category |
|---|---|
| Under 150 | Normal |
| 150–199 | Borderline high |
| 200–499 | High |
| 500+ | Very high |
Your value (500) is highlighted above.
How Much Can It Improve — and How Fast?
Most meaningful changes to Triglycerides happen over a 6–12 week window — which is why tracking your habits consistently matters more than any single day.
What Actually Moves Triglycerides
Not everything has equal impact. Here are the habits with the strongest evidence for improving Triglycerides:
Cut sugar and refined carbohydrates
Biggest single lever for triglycerides
Reduce or eliminate alcohol
Even moderate intake raises triglycerides significantly
Increase omega-3 intake (fatty fish, flaxseed)
Can reduce triglycerides by 15–30%
Regular aerobic exercise
Consistent cardio is highly effective
Lose weight if overweight
Strong correlation between weight loss and triglyceride reduction
The Part Nobody Talks About
Most people don't fail because they don't know what to do. They fail because they can't tell if anything is working.
You won't see Triglycerides change day to day — so without a way to track consistency, it's easy to lose momentum before your next lab test.
That's the gap LipidLog was built to fill.
Track Your Progress Between Lab Tests
LipidLog helps you log the habits that affect your labs, see your cholesterol score, and stay consistent between now and your next test.
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