1. Triglycerides

2. Outline Triglycerides Definition Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
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3. Outline Triglycerides Definition Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
References

4. Triglycerides Definition
A triglyceride: is an ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids (from tri- and glyceride).
Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat.

5. Outline Triglycerides Definition Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
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6. Triglycerides Structure
The main molecule that starts the structure of a triglyceride is glycerol. Glycerol is a three-carbon molecule with three hydroxyl groups on them. These hydroxyl groups are the site of an ester reaction with three fatty acid molecules. The fatty acids are long chains of carbons with bonded hydrogens. 

7. Triglycerides Structure

8. Outline Triglycerides Structure Triglyceride test facts
Triglycerides Definition
Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
References

9. Triglyceride test facts
Triglycerides are the main ingredient in vegetable oils and animal fats.
The triglyceride test measures the level of triglycerides in the blood.
Fasting for 9 to 12 hours before
the triglyceride test is required.

10. Triglyceride test facts
Elevated triglyceride levels may be a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Highly elevated triglyceride levels may also cause fatty liver disease and pancreatitis.
High triglyceride levels can also be associated with diabetes, kidney disease, and the use of some medications.
Normal triglyceride levels in the blood are less than 150 mg per deciliter (mg/dL).

11. Outline Triglycerides Structure Triglyceride test facts
Triglycerides Definition
Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
References

12. Causes high Triglyceride
A number of factors can raise triglycerides, or cause very high triglycerides. For example, it tends to be more common in people with:
Low thyroid levels (hypothyroid)
Poorly controlled diabetes
Kidney disease
A genetic predisposition where the body produces an excess amount of triglycerides

13. Causes high Triglyceride
Other factors that can raise triglyceride levels include:
Certain medicines, including some birth control pills, beta blockers, antipsychotics and corticosteroids .
A diet that is high in carbohydrates, processed or sugary foods .
Alcohol .
Not exercising.

14. Outline Triglycerides Structure Triglyceride test facts
Triglycerides Definition
Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
References

15. Triglyceride level Normal and High Levels :
Normal levels: Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter
Borderline high:150 to 199
High: 200 to 499
Very high: 500 or more

16. Outline Triglycerides Structure Triglyceride test facts
Triglycerides Definition
Triglycerides Structure
Triglyceride test facts
Causes high Triglyceride
Triglyceride level
References

17. References
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