The Claim

Each 1-standard deviation increase in the log-transformed triglyceride-glucose index is associated with an 8% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and each 1-standard deviation increase in the log-transformed triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol ratio is associated with a 12% higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Source: Triglyceride-glucose index and triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio as potential cardiovascular disease risk factors: an analysis of UK biobank data

What the research says

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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

Higher levels of the triglyceride-glucose index and the triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol ratio are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, with each standard deviation increase in these measures corresponding to an 8% and 12% higher risk, respectively.

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Each 1-standard deviation increase in the log-transformed triglyceride-glucose index is associated with an 8% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and each 1-standard deviation increase in the log-transformed triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol ratio is associated with a 12% higher risk, indicating a continuous, graded relationship between these biomarkers and cardiovascular risk.

Why this might work

When the body becomes resistant to insulin, the liver produces too much fat and sugar, blood vessels become damaged from excess sugar and pressure, and fats build up in artery walls, causing blockages that lead to heart attacks and strokes.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Triglyceride-glucose index and triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio as potential cardiovascular disease risk factors: an analysis of UK biobank data

    This study found that people with slightly higher levels of two simple blood markers (TyG and TG/HDL) had a slightly higher chance of having heart disease or stroke over time — exactly as the claim says.

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