triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Medium chain triglycerides: Provide additional energy to the brain through ketones.
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
May improve heart health: Research indicates that ACV might lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood).
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2025
These include visceral fat, insulin resistance, inflammation triglycerides and HDL, all of which could actually be improved on very low-carbohydrate diets.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
It’s made up of cholesterol, triglycerides, and fatty acids.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
May improve heart health: Research indicates that ACV might lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood).
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2025
These include visceral fat, insulin resistance, inflammation triglycerides and HDL, all of which could actually be improved on very low-carbohydrate diets.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
It’s made up of cholesterol, triglycerides, and fatty acids.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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