However, you need to know that memory loss has been associated with some conditions causing elevated triglycerides. Also, some people don’t experience these warning signs, so it’s better to have a lipid blood test to find out about your triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
Summary
- High triglycerides can lead to dangerous health problems.
- You can have high triglycerides without having any symptoms.
- Yellow, fatty deposits under your skin, called xanthomas, can be a warning sign.
- Don’t wait for problems to develop. If you are over age 20, have your triglyceride level checked as part of a lipid profile every five years.