Triglyceride

usgb/traɪˈɡlɪsəraɪd/
noun

Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood that your body uses for energy.

After eating, your body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides, which are then stored in fat cells.
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Medical Importance

High levels of triglycerides can lead to health risks such as heart disease.

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Doctors monitor triglyceride levels during blood tests.
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Dietary Sources

Triglycerides come from the fats in our food, particularly from oils and animal products.

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Understanding your diet can help manage triglyceride levels.
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Metabolic Role

Triglycerides serve as a major form of energy storage in the body.

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They are crucial for maintaining energy balance.
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