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Browse Wellness Word Definitions  Wellness Words Detail Page     Word:    Triglycerides Short Definition:   A lipid in the bloodstream. Definition: The main fat in foods and in a common lipid in the bloodstream. Excess triglycerides are associated with a significantly increased risk of heart disease. Triglycerides are composed of glycerol and three fatty acids. Most triglycerides are obtained from food as fats or synthesized by the liver and stored in liver and fat cells. Triglycerides are one of three major sources of metabolic fuel (the other sources are carbohydrates and proteins) providing energy for the physiological processes of the body. Triglycerides are the body's storage form for fat. Most triglycerides are found in adipose (fat) tissue. Some triglycerides circulate in the blood to provide fuel for muscles to work. A certain level all triglycerides are necessary for health. However, excessive triglycerides are a concern because they are associated with heart disease. Excess triglycerides can be controlled through regular exercise. However, in extreme cases it may have to be controlled through prescription medications such as statin drugs.

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