Is triglyceride a lipid?
Yes, triglyceride is a lipid.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Too much LDL ('bad') cholesterol in your bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls. Once there is too much strain on the heart to pump blood then it leads to the onset of hypertension. Few studies suggests that it also affects the pancreas hence it can also lead to diabetes.
They both are lipids circulating in blood. Triglycerides are known to store fat whearse cholesterol is known to help in regulating certain hormones in the body.
Hopanoids, which resemble sterols and are found in the membranes of diverse bacteria, have left an extensive molecular fossil record. They were first discovered by petroleum geologists.
Levels above 150mg/dl may raise your risk for heart disease. A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is also a risk factor for metabolic syndrome
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