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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is Triacylglycerol

Health Encyclopedia: Triglyceride Level

Alternative Names

TG; Triacylglycerol


What the risks are
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Fainting or feeling light-headed
  • Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
  • Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
  • Multiple punctures to locate veins

Special considerations

Pregnancy can interfere with test results.

Drugs that can increase triglyceride measurements include cholestyramine, estrogens, and oral contraceptive...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Triglycerides: One of the most important numbers on your cholesterol panel
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Do you know what triglycerides are?  Triglycerides are that number included at the end of every... Read more »

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Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...I've recently answered several questions related to triglycerides.  These questions range from... Read more »

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Triglycerides: Why you can pinch more than an inch
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies.  The word triglyceride... Read more »

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Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

What is a desirable level for triglycerides?   It depends on who you ask. Ask those adhering to... Read more »

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How to Lower High Triglyceride Levels
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...normal that your blood contains a certain level of triglycerides. But, if you eat too many... Read more »

Health Guide

Cholesterol Risk Factors
...again.It is increasingly clear, however, that children who are overweight are at higher risk for high triglycerides and low HDL, which may be directly related to later unhealthy cholesterol... Read more »
Cholesterol and Lipids
...They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in animals, are composed mainly of cholesterol, triglycerides, proteins (called lipoproteins), and phospholipids (molecules made up of... Read more »
Cholesterol, Heart Disease
...evidence points to LDL as the villain and HDL as a hero in the process. The role of other lipids, notably triglycerides, is not entirely clear.Unhealthy cholesterol, particularly low-density... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...which the body uses to make cholesterol. Statins are particularly effective for lowering LDL levels and triglycerides. They also raise HDL levels, but not as much as other anti-cholesterol... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors
...risks than combined estrogen and progesterone therapy. Estrogen has an effect on the liver and raises triglycerides, a fatty acid that increases the risk for cholesterol stones. Recent studies on... Read more »

Medications

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...proper diet, to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. In general,... Read more »

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...fats. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raise "good" cholesterol... Read more »

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...along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and cholesterol in the blood.... Read more »

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...help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol... Read more »

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...a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. In general, this... Read more »

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