What is the function of triglycerides?

Triglycerides serve a necessary function -- without them your body would run out of energy unless you were eating constantly. The American Heart Association warns that an elevated triglyceride level, a condition known as hypertriglyceridemia, is associated with coronary artery disease. read more

But high triglycerides can raise your risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, and high triglycerides. read more

Triglycerides are a type of fat that serves an important function. But lifestyle habits can cause triglyceride levels to rise and pose a heart health risk. Triglycerides are a type of fat that serves an important function. read more