Hypertriglyceridemia (Elevated triglycerides)

There are certain dietary recommendations that can reduce blood triglyceride levels.A triglyceride (TG), triacylglycerol, triacylglycerin or triacylglyceride (TAG) is an ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids - tri- and glyceride -. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat. They are also present in the blood to allow the bidirectional transfer of adipose fat and blood glucose from the liver, and are an important component of human skin oils (sebum). There are many different types of triglycerides, with the main division between saturated and unsaturated types. Saturated fats are "saturated" with hydrogen: all the available places where hydrogen atoms could bond to carbon atoms are occupied. These have a higher melting point and are more likely to be solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats have double bonds between some of the carbon atoms, which reduces the number of places where hydrogen atoms can bond to carbon atoms. These have a lower melting point and are more likely to be liquid at room temperature.

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