A person with high triglycerides has a triglyceride level over 100 mg/dl.

Triglycerides are fats found throughout the body and the bloodstream. Triglycerides are a storage form of fat that provide energy for the body. Triglyceride is a form of fat that is made by the liver and intestines. Triglycerides are also present in food. Although triglycerides are essential for good health, a high level of triglycerides increases the risk of atherosclerosis.