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Triglyceride Ratios

Meaning

Triglyceride Ratios refer to the calculated proportions between circulating triglycerides and other key lipid biomarkers, most commonly the ratio of triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This specific ratio is recognized clinically as a potent, non-conventional marker of underlying insulin resistance and overall cardiometabolic risk, often offering a more sensitive and predictive measure than individual lipid values alone. An elevated ratio strongly suggests a state of metabolic dysfunction, indicating a systemic impairment in fatty acid and glucose homeostasis driven by chronic hyperinsulinemia.