triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Some research has found evidence that eating dates may also help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
One review found that honey helped lower fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels when consumed as part of a healthy diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Those include blood glucose levels, blood pressure, waist circumference, cholesterol profile (the body's levels of triglycerides, a type of harmful fat found in the blood), and high-density lipoprotein (a beneficial cholesterol-carrying molecule).
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Blood samples were taken from each participant at baseline, and HDL-C, LDL-C, total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TG) levels were measured.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
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Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
One review found that honey helped lower fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels when consumed as part of a healthy diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Those include blood glucose levels, blood pressure, waist circumference, cholesterol profile (the body's levels of triglycerides, a type of harmful fat found in the blood), and high-density lipoprotein (a beneficial cholesterol-carrying molecule).
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Blood samples were taken from each participant at baseline, and HDL-C, LDL-C, total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TG) levels were measured.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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