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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Their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, insulin sensitivity, triglyceride counts, liver fat levels, and more are good.
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Christie Aschwanden, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
Epidemiological studies showed that in addition to ATL, exposure to PFAS is linked to other biomarkers of fatty liver disease, like cholesterol, triglycerides, and uric acid.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 11 June 2024
Recent studies revealed a complex picture: while some research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can reduce triglycerides and potentially improve heart health, other studies show that high doses of fish oil are associated with a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
But Take Note This supplement is in the ethyl ester form instead of the natural triglyceride form.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 6 May 2024
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Christie Aschwanden, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
Epidemiological studies showed that in addition to ATL, exposure to PFAS is linked to other biomarkers of fatty liver disease, like cholesterol, triglycerides, and uric acid.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 11 June 2024
Recent studies revealed a complex picture: while some research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can reduce triglycerides and potentially improve heart health, other studies show that high doses of fish oil are associated with a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
But Take Note This supplement is in the ethyl ester form instead of the natural triglyceride form.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 6 May 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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