When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides.

Asharq Al Awsat A study led by researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, revealed ...

So, what are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a form of fat carried through the bloodstream. When you eat, your body converts any calories it does not need at that moment and stores it into ...

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Triglycerides, sometimes called lipids, are the most common type of fat in the body. They’re often lumped in with cholesterol because both high cholesterol and high triglycerides can raise the risk of ...

But too many triglycerides can also cause heart disease," Fernandes said. People who are overweight, in general, have high triglyceride levels and good cholesterol levels that are low. "They may get ...

Canned foods are convenient and good for you, too. For heart health, don’t ignore these fiber-rich and omega-3-packed pantry staples. “Shop the perimeter of the grocery store” is a well-intentioned ...

Q: My doctor says that I have to lower my triglycerides by changing my lifestyle choices -- but what are triglycerides exactly and how do I lower them? -- Frank D., Ardsley, New York A: Triglycerides ...

What you eat, drink or do before a lipid test can quietly skew cholesterol results. An Apollo doctor explains how dinner, alcohol, sleep, smoking and exercise affect accuracy.

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A monthly injection of olezarsen reduced triglyceride ...

You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word ...