What is National Triglycerides Day?
National Triglycerides Day, March 28, shines a spotlight on one of the key factors to a healthy lifestyle..
Patients and healthcare professionals alike will be able to learn about the hidden dangers of triglycerides. Learn your numbers and take steps to return them to healthy levels.
High triglycerides in your blood can be a risk factor for heart disease. Triglycerides are different from cholesterol, but they are both a form of lipid or fat stored in your blood. They are used for various purposes. While triglycerides store unused calories and give the body energy, cholesterol builds cells and some hormones.
Heart health requires monitoring triglycerides. Your triglycerides are within normal limits, according to a blood test. If they are not, elevated triglycerides can indicate other conditions such as:
