Understanding and Managing High Triglycerides: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Understanding and Managing High Triglycerides: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Triglycerides and cholesterol are related because they work similarly in the body. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood that gives you energy. When you eat, any extra calories get turned into triglycerides and stored in fat cells. Between meals, your body uses these triglycerides as fuel. How Common is High Triglycerides? Many people find out they have high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) during their ...