What Is Cholesterol?
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9. Triglycerides
Triglycerides are fats that are found in foods, especially oils, butter and fats. Formed by the intake of extra calories, triglycerides are stored in the fat cells and are the most common kinds of fat in the body.
Triglycerides can accumulate in the arteries, causing hardening of the arteries and raising the risk of diseases such as coronary artery disease. Very high levels of triglycerides can also lead to conditions such as pancreatitis.5‘Triglycerides and High Cholesterol: Causes, Risks & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11117-triglycerides.
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