Fats in the body are commonly stored as triglycerides. They play vital roles in providing energy for the body, in the absence of glucose. However, high levels of this type of fat may put you at high risk of developing certain health conditions.
In this article, we will discuss the effects of triglyceride, how to control its concentration in the body, and other important things to note.
What are triglycerides?
After consuming a high-calorie meal, your body immediately converts the additional sugar, alcohol, and calories that your body doesn’t utilize into triglycerides. These type of fats are stored in fat cells and released when the body needs energy. Certain hormones in the body trigger the release of this hormone.
According to research, people who consume more calories than what their body can utilize may have high levels of triglycerides. High concentration of triglycerides in the body is called hypertriglyceridemia. It is a condition that makes you more susceptible to narrowing of the blood vessels (atherosclerosis), which can result in heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). High concentration of triglycerides also makes you more prone to liver disease and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).