Mar
15
2009
What are triglycerides?
Triglycerides are present in blood plasma and are derived from fats eaten in foods or made in the body from other energy sources like carbohydrates. Calories ingested in a meal that are not immediately needed to supply energy needs are converted to triglycerides and transported to fat cells to be stored. Excess triglycerides in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) are a risk factor for heart disease. It is recommended that your triglyceride level be less than 150 in order to minimize the risk of heart disease. Omega-3 fish oils are one of the best ways to lower triglycerides in the blood.
As always, here’s wishing you a naturally healthy day!
Dr. Joe Mix
NaturalHealthMix.com
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