Vascular
Biomarker

Triglycerides

Included in Essential Labs
Why we test it
Elevated triglycerides are linked to insulin resistance and vascular inflammation, both of which impair blood flow to the brain and accelerate cognitive decline.
BetterBrain target
< 100 mg/dL (standard: < 150)
Triglycerides are the main blood fat, used as energy between meals. Higher fasting levels can indicate insulin resistance and vascular inflammation, impairing blood flow to the brain.
What you Can do
  1. Low-glycemic diet
  2. Time-restricted feeding
  3. Aerobic cardio training
  4. Omega-3 (fish oil)
  5. Minimize added sugars

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