What count should triglycerides be?

A triglyceride level below 150 milligrams per deciliter is desirable, according to Mayo Clinic. It adds, however, that the American Heart Association says a triglyceride level of 100 milligrams per deciliter or lower is best for heart health.

The body uses triglycerides as a source of energy, states WebMD. Although triglycerides are necessary for survival, an excess amount of triglycerides in the blood is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. A triglyceride level of 150 to 199 milligrams per deciliter is considered borderline high, according to Mayo Clinic. A level of 200 to 499 milligrams per deciliter is high, while a triglyceride level of 500 or above is very high.