Educational guide
Triglycerides
Summary Read the full fact sheet About 95 per cent of all dietary fats are triglycerides. Once digested, triglycerides circulate in the bloodstream to be used as energy by the cells. If you habitually eat more kilojoules than you burn, you may have raised trig
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Summary
Read the full fact sheet- About 95 per cent of all dietary fats are triglycerides.
- Once digested, triglycerides circulate in the bloodstream to be used as energy by the cells.
- If you habitually eat more kilojoules than you burn, you may have raised triglyceride levels in the blood. This is linked with an increased risk of health conditions including heart disease.
- Lifestyle choices can keep triglyceride levels within the normal range. Aim to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and maintain an appropriate weight.
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Reviewed on: 28-02-2014