Definition: Hypotriglyceridemia is a condition characterized by very low levels of triglycerides
in the blood. There is currently no established guideline that designates when triglyceride levels are too low.
Low triglyceride levels may be related to diets that are low in fat, such as low-carbohydrate, low-fat, and vegetarian diets. Hypotriglyceridemia may also may be caused by other factors, including certain disease states (such as liver or thyroid disease), medications, and inherited conditions.
While there are studies that show that high triglyceride levels can place you at risk for having heart disease, the health implications of having very low triglyceride levels is not known.
