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Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
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What are triglycerides?
What's considered normal?
What's the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol?
Why do high triglycerides matter?
What's the best way to lower triglycerides?
What about medication?
What's the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol?
Triglycerides and cholesterol are different types of lipids that circulate in your blood:
- Triglycerides store unused calories and provide your body with energy.
- Cholesterol is used to build cells and certain hormones.