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Triglyceride/HDL Ratio

Meaning

The Triglyceride/HDL Ratio is a clinically significant metabolic marker calculated by dividing the serum concentration of triglycerides by the concentration of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This simple ratio is a strong, independent predictor of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease risk, often surpassing the predictive value of individual lipid components alone. A lower ratio is consistently associated with superior metabolic and hormonal health outcomes.