Aug 9, 2023 · Triglycerides Triglycerides are a very common kind of fat in your body. They’re in butter and other fats in food. You also make triglycerides from extra calories to use later. But …

Like cholesterol, triglycerides can cause health problems. Here's how to lower your triglycerides.

Mar 22, 2024 · Triglycerides, a fat in your blood, could increase your risk of liver and pancreas problems. Learn about triglyceride testing and how to lower high levels.

Oct 31, 2025 · Triglycerides are blood fats made from extra calories. Overeating, not exercising, and smoking cause high levels and increase the risk of heart disease.

Oct 1, 2025 · Triglycerides are a common type of fat in the blood that the body needs for energy, but high levels can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis. Regular testing …

May 23, 2025 · Triglyceride levels indicate the amount of these fats in someone's blood. This article explains what levels are normal, the risks of high levels, and how to find out.

Aug 10, 2025 · Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Having a high level may raise the risk of heart disease, especially in women. Learn how to lower it.

Example of an unsaturated fat triglyceride (C 55 H 98 O 6). Left part: glycerol; right part, from top to bottom: palmitic acid, oleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid. A triglyceride (from tri- and glyceride; …

Jul 24, 2023 · Triglycerides are the most common form of fat both in food and in the bloodstream. Growing evidence suggests that above-normal triglyceride levels can raise the risk of …

Find out what serum triglycerides are, what level is too high and how to reduce triglycerides, with tips from BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford.