When is National Triglycerides Day?
Tuesday March 28thNational Triglycerides Day, March 28, shines a spotlight on one of the key factors to a healthy lifestyle...
The observance serves as a reminder to patients and doctors alike that triglycerides' hidden dangers are not well understood. Find out your numbers and take steps to get them to healthy levels.
A risk factor for heart disease can be elevated levels of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are different from cholesterol, but they are both a form of lipid or fat stored in your blood. They're used for various purposes. Although triglycerides store unnecessary calories and give the body energy, cholesterol builds cells and some hormones.
Heart health is dependent on monitoring triglycerides. If your triglycerides are within normal ranges, a blood test will tell you if your triglycerides are within normal limits. If they are not, elevated triglycerides can indicate other conditions such as::
