What Are Lipids?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Triglycerides
The types of fats that act as an energy store in our body are triglycerides. These are made from calories that are not being burned and are then stored in our fat cells. When we need some more energy, certain hormones will be released that allow us to use the energy stored within.
Not only can too many triglycerides cause obesity, but they can also cause the artery walls to become thicker and/or harder. This can affect the flow of blood through the arteries, and this will result in some very serious problems in some cases. Exercise and a healthy diet are effective at reducing triglycerides in the body to healthy levels.
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