What is triglycerides?

Triglycerides: A form of fat increased by eating high trans-fats or processed carbohydrates and inversely related to HDL which is the good cholesterol.

Fat: Trigylcerides are 3 fatty acids linked to a glycerol molecule. They are used as an energy source for the body and excess triglycerides are deposited in fat (adipose) tissue. If one has an excess of trigylcerides, they can be associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease. Best of luck!

Little fats: Triglycerides are fats! they serve as an important energy source, & although vital, we don't need very many at all, and most americans over eat. When this happens, we store trig's as fat, especially on the belly. Although trig's are fats, they go up when we eat simple sugar, especially in liquid form. So cut out juice, pop, sports drinks, etc. Limit alcohol & other sweets too and exercise daily.

Lipids: Which are associated with cardiovascular disease. Statins are recommended for cholesterol, but fibrates and epa fish oil including prescription vascepa are recommended for high triglycerides. This is of course if diet and exercise aren't successful.

Type of cholesterol: Avoiding sugars and starches can lower triglycerides. Losing weight helps. Since a person has to eat something, if he avoids sugars and starches, that means he will be eating more proteins. Also, avoid the bad fats in foods, but getting Omega-3 fatty acids is ok. Regular exercise lowers triglycerides too. One's doctor can make sure there is no hypothyroidism, pre-diabetes, or metabolic syndrome.

A type of fat: Triglycerides (TG), chemically are three fatty acids attached to a molecule of glycerol. We need some TG for energy. Cooking oils are mostly triglycerides. Unsaturated TG are better than saturated TG. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!