Jan 23, 2026 · Triglycerides are the most common type of lipid in your body. They come from fatty foods such as butter and from unused calories that your body stores in fat cells. When your body needs …

Jan 21, 2026 · Triglycerides are a type of fat, also known as a lipid, found in your blood. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides …

Aug 9, 2023 · For adults, a healthy triglyceride level is below 150 mg/dL. What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are fats from the food we eat. Most of the fats we eat (like butter) are in triglyceride …

Oct 1, 2025 · Triglycerides are a common type of fat in the blood that the body needs for energy, but high levels can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis.

Oct 31, 2025 · Triglycerides make up most fats in your body and are important for energy storage. You can make dietary and activity changes to manage high levels and prevent heart disease.

Aug 10, 2025 · Triglycerides are a type of fat. They are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from foods, especially butter, oils, and other fats you eat. Triglycerides also come from extra …

Jan 22, 2026 · If a recent blood test showed high triglycerides, you’re not alone. Two experts explain what causes elevated levels and share tips to lower them.