triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Eating nuts, like macadamia nuts, could reduce your risk of developing heart disease by lowering certain heart disease risk factors, like high cholesterol and triglyceride levels and excess body fat.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Fish oil’s influence on heart disease may stem from its effect on triglyceride levels.8
In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements like prescription drugs.
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Cholesterol tests will tell you not just your total cholesterol, but also your low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 10 July 2024
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 8 Aug. 2024
Eating nuts, like macadamia nuts, could reduce your risk of developing heart disease by lowering certain heart disease risk factors, like high cholesterol and triglyceride levels and excess body fat.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Fish oil’s influence on heart disease may stem from its effect on triglyceride levels.8
In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements like prescription drugs.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Cholesterol tests will tell you not just your total cholesterol, but also your low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 10 July 2024
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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