Triglycerides
Heart healthTriglycerides are the main form of fat stored in the body and circulating in blood.
They serve as an energy source and are derived from calories not immediately used. Elevated levels increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
Why this matters
High triglyceride levels signal metabolic imbalance and increase the risk of heart disease and pancreatitis, often without early symptoms. Keeping levels in range through balanced diet, regular exercise, and limiting sugar and alcohol helps protect cardiovascular and metabolic health.
How this connects to other biomarkers
- High triglycerides with low HDL reflects impaired reverse cholesterol transport, signaling high cardiovascular risk even if LDL appears normal.
- Elevated triglycerides with high ALT and GGT indicates fatty liver disease, requiring evaluation for metabolic syndrome and diabetes risk.
- Triglycerides rising with fasting insulin reveals insulin resistance driving lipid dysfunction, suggesting need for metabolic intervention before diabetes develops.
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