2023-11-21 14:35:13
Along with cholesterol, triglycerides are the most important blood fats. On the one hand, they serve to store energy in the body: excess calories are stored in the form of triglycerides. These fat reserves can then be converted into energy when needed. On the other hand, the fat molecules help to keep the body warm and protect sensitive organs from external influences. Last but not least, triglycerides support the transport of fat-soluble vitamins in the blood.
The blood lipids are absorbed through high-fat foods and are also formed in the liver. If the triglyceride levels are too high, experts speak of hypertriglyceridemia or lipid metabolism disorder, which is often associated with severe overweight (obesity), insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Depending on the laboratory, values between 150 and 200 milligrams per deciliter are considered elevated and values above 400 mg/dL are considered severely elevated. Around 15 to 20 percent of the adult population are affected.
An increased triglyceride level in the blood can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as a heart attack and stroke, as well as promote fatty liver disease or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). This makes it all the more important to counteract elevated triglyceride levels. This can be achieved by changing your lifestyle. You can find out which measures help in the picture gallery.
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