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Many experts believe that high triglycerides may be a sign of other Heart disease risk factors. That is, high triglyceride levels could multiply the bad effects of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and Diabetes.

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What happens if you have of triglyceride levels?

Triglyceride is a type of fat that can be found in your blood. Your body uses this as a source of energy. If you have a high level of triglyceride, the chances of heart deceases are increased.


What are some ways to lower elevated triglyceride levels?

Depending on how high your levels of triglyceride are you can just eat healthier then normal. If your levels are high, you need to see what a doctor says.


What alcohol found in a triglyceride?

Glycerol is the alcohol that form the base of a triglyceride.


What Causes High Triglyceride Levels?

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood and can be an indicator of heart disease. High levels of this fat are caused by a variety of factors. These include: obesity, poorly controlled diabetes, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, excessive alcohol consumption and regularly eating more calories than what is burned. Some medicines also raise triglyceride levels including Tamoxifen, steroids, beta-blockers, diuretics, estrogen and birth control pills. In some cases, high triglyceride levels can be hereditary. Normal triglyceride levels are under 150 mg/Dl.


Can I tell my triglyceride levels without going to a doctor?

You can not measure your triglyceride levels at home because you need a blood test to do this. Triglyceride is a form of fat that is in food that are formed when your body consumes calories, but doesn't use them. They are then stored as triglycerides.


What are some of the negative effects of having low triglyceride levels?

High triglyceride levels may lead to heart disease, especially in people with low levels of "good" cholesterol and high levels of "bad" cholesterol, and in people with type 2 diabetes. Experts disagree, though, on just how bad of an effect high triglyceride levels by themselves have on the heart.


Why are triglyceride levels important?

Triglyceride levels are very important because they deal with your heart health. If your levels are too high then you will be dealing with some serious health issues that could eventually turn life threatening.


Three fatty acids bonded together with a glycerol are found in a what?

Triglyceride


What is a high triglyceride level?

Triglyceride levels ranging from 400-1000 mg/dL are considered high and levels greater than 1000 mg/ dL are considered very high.


Is corn bad for people with high triglyceride levels?

yes


Can lactulose raise triglyceride levels?

i dont really know


What acohol is found in a triglyceride?

glycerol