Triglyceride
What it is
A triglyceride is a lipid formed from glycerol linked to three fatty acids.
What it does
Triglycerides are a major storage form of fat and are transported in blood.
Research context and ingredient forms
A food's fat content and a person's blood triglyceride result are different measurements.
Using this information
A laboratory value needs clinical context. This structural definition does not provide a diagnosis or a personalized dietary prescription.
Scientific Research & References
- High Blood Triglycerides
NHLBI, NIH
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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- Triglycerides: MeSH D014280
National Library of Medicine
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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