What Is Dyslipidemia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. What Are Triglycerides?
The most common type of dyslipidemia is hyperlipidemia. For many people, that means hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol. However, that isn’t the only fat that can be elevated. Many people also have elevated levels of triglycerides.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. They are used to store calories within the body, which are then used as they are needed to produce energy. Levels can be raised due to certain medications or excessive consumption of high-carbohydrate foods. High triglyceride levels are also associated with medical conditions like metabolic syndrome, diabetes and some thyroid disorders.
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